Canada News Centre2026-05-12T15:56:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/little-gold-creek-port-of-entry-to-open-for-summer-season.html

The Little Gold Creek Yukon port of entry is scheduled to open for the 2026 summer season on Friday, May 15 at 9:00 am PDT. The port is scheduled to remain open until Sept 15.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-12T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/travelling-to-canada-for-victoria-day-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Victoria Day? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-12T10:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/closure-of-the-seasonal-four-falls-nb-port-of-entry-extended-permanently.html

Closure of the seasonal Four Falls, NB port of entry extended permanently

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-11T10:30:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/chief-mountain-port-of-entry-opens-for-the-summer-season.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Chief Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from Friday, May 15, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-07T10:59:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/rcmp-and-cbsa-dismantle-crime-group-after-nearly-250-kg-of-cocaine-is-detected-in-shipping-container-in-halifax.html

RCMP and CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine is detected in shipping container in Halifax

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-07T10:03:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-immigration-fraud-investigation-in-saskatchewan-leads-to-conviction-and-75k-fine0.html

Following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Regina resident Abdulkader Ali pleaded guilty to two charges related to the falsification of immigration documents in Saskatchewan Provincial Court on February 17, 2026.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-30T11:01:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-reminds-private-boaters-of-reporting-requirements.html

The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-27T10:00:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/canada-expands-cbsa-customs-service-at-the-port-of-quebec.html

Canada expands CBSA customs service at the Port of Québec

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-24T12:01:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-honourable-joel-lightbound-will-make-an-announcement-regarding-the-port-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound will make an announcement regarding the Port of Québec

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-23T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-steel-racks-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-23T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-investigation-results-in-firearms-seizure-and-charges-against-two-individuals-in-ottawa.html

The Canada Border Services Agency laid multiple charges against two individuals on March 18, 2026, after seizing several firearms and prohibited weapons from a residence in Ottawa, Ontario.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-15T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-certain-types-of-plywood-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain types of plywood from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-14T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/rcmp-lays-charges-after-cbsa-makes-an-arrest-and-seizes-seven-fraudulent-passports-hidden-in-a-commercial-shipment.html

RCMP lays charges after CBSA seizes seven fraudulent passports hidden in a commercial shipment

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-14T09:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-and-rcmp-joint-immigration-investigation-into-banff-area-hotels-leads-to-conviction-and-70k-fine.html

Following a joint investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Kevin Kielty pleaded guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice on March 2, 2026, to two counts of unauthorized employment of foreign nationals.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-13T12:02:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-is-deploying-new-border-services-officers-and-the-first-specialized-fentanyl-canine-teams.html

The CBSA is deploying new border services officers and the first specialized fentanyl canine teams

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-02T14:20:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-officers-seize-869-kg-of-cocaine-at-coutts-port-of-entry-in-alberta.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the first line of defence to stop illegal drugs and contraband from entering Canada. On February 15, 2026, CBSA border services officers at Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted and seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-02T11:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-new-sufferance-warehouse-at-the-port-of-hamilton-ontario-to-facilitate-secure-and-efficient-trade.html

Government of Canada announces new Sufferance Warehouse at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario to facilitate secure and efficient trade

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-01T10:59:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-van-koeverden-on-behalf-of-minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-new-sufferance-warehouse-in-hamilton-ontario.html

Secretary of State van Koeverden on behalf of Minister Anandasangaree to announce new Sufferance Warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-31T10:30:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/travelling-to-canada-for-easter-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Easter? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-31T10:00:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-tips-importing-commercial-goods.html

The CBSA shares tips on importing commercial goods to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-25T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-issues-a-temporary-halt-on-removals-to-the-united-arab-emirates-kuwait-bahrain-and-qatar.html

CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-24T15:27:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-human-smuggling-investigation-leads-to-two-year-prison-sentence-for-us-citizen.html

Following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, on March 18, 2026, Sahil Aziz, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, was sentenced to two-years in prison after pleading guilty in Manitoba Provincial Court

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-19T11:08:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-expands-efforts-to-disrupt-extortion-networks-across-canada.html

CBSA expands efforts to disrupt extortion networks across Canada

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-18T13:29:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-seizes-three-assault-style-firearms-and-lays-charges-in-cornwall.html

On March 3, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency officers in Cornwall, Ontario laid charges against an individual after seizing three prohibited assault-style firearms from their vehicle.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-17T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-unarmoured-building-cables-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-16T13:00:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-is-stopping-impaired-drivers-at-the-border-and-making-roads-safer-in-southern-ontario.html

The Canada Border Services Agency joins its public safety partners in marking National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, continues to kill or injure more Canadians than any other crime. It also remains the single most important factor contributing to serious road crashes.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-16T10:35:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-is-stopping-impaired-drivers-at-the-border-and-making-our-roads-safer.html

CBSA is stopping impaired drivers at the border and making our roads safer

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-16T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-stops-attempt-to-smuggle-112-kg-of-opium-at-pacific-highway-commercial-operations-port-of-entry.html

CBSA prevents an attempt to smuggle 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-13T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-seizure-leads-to-six-year-jail-sentence-for-nova-scotia-man-convicted-of-making-3d-firearms.html

CBSA seizure leads to six-year jail sentence for Nova Scotia man convicted of making 3D firearms

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-12T14:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-officers-seize-80-kg-of-cocaine-at-kingsgate-port-of-entry-in-bc.html

CBSA officers at Kingsgate port of entry in BC seize 80 kg of cocaine from a commercial truck.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-12T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-seizes-1066-kg-of-cannabis-in-the-greater-toronto-area.html

From January 1 to February 28, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in conjunction with RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment (TAD), intercepted over 1,000 kg of illegal cannabis from travellers and commercial shipments leaving the country.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-12T10:17:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/rcmp-lays-charges-after-cbsa-makes-arrest-and-seizes-fraudulent-documents.html

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Federal Policing – Central Region charged three Canadian residents after the Canada Border Services Agency seized multiple forged Canadian passports at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ontario.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-12T10:02:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/travelling-to-canada-for-march-break-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

.@CanBorder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan ahead for March Break.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-10T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/border-surveillance-in-cornwall-leads-to-seizure-of-330000-worth-of-illicit-contraband.html

On February 12, 2026, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-led initiative, in partnership with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, along with the significant seizure of contraband products and an associated vehicle.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-10T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-investigation-results-in-a-four-year-prison-sentence-for-firearms-related-offences.html

Following a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, Reuben Velasquez, a 44-year-old foreign national, was sentenced on February 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court , to four years imprisonment.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-09T12:01:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-issues-a-temporary-halt-on-removals-to-israel-and-lebanon.html

CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to Israel and Lebanon

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-07T09:37:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-seizes-111-kg-of-cocaine-at-the-blue-water-bridge.html

CBSA seizes 111 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-02T10:28:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html

Protect yourself against fraud

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-02T10:00:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/charges-laid-following-a-cbsa-investigation-on-the-hiring-of-unauthorized-foreign-workers.html

Charges laid following a CBSA investigation on the hiring of unauthorized foreign workers

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-27T08:43:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-seizes-266-kg-of-methamphetamine-at-the-blue-water-bridge.html

CBSA seizes 266 kg of methamphetamine at the Blue Water Bridge

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-17T09:59:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-12-months-imprisonment-for-ontario-resident-convicted-of-firearm-related-charges.html

Following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) firearm smuggling investigation, on January 15, 2026, Jamaal Shaquille McCallum, a resident of Scarborough, ON, has pled guilty to the following offences under the Criminal Code:

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-16T09:55:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-officers-seize-over-1000-kg-of-narcotics-at-coutts-port-of-entry-in-alberta.html

In November and December 2025, CBSA border services officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta seized a combined 1,010 kg of cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin and dode (opium poppies) from three commercial trucks.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-13T11:00:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-intel-leads-to-identity-fraud-prosecution-by-cornwall-rcmp.html

The Cornwall Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), acting on information received from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), launched an identity fraud investigation in 2024 that uncovered a long running scheme involving U.S. citizen Peter Eliot Granovetter, age 70.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-11T10:00:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/cbsa-intercepts-package-of-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-material-man-charged-by-kingston-police.html

On January 23, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted a package at Hamilton International Airport originating from China addressed to a resident of Kingston, Ontario. On February 3, 2026, a 57-year-old Kingston man was arrested at a residence in the area of Barnsley Crescent and Acadia Drive.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-10T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/the-cbsa-launches-an-investigation-into-the-alleged-dumping-of-oil-and-gas-well-casing-from-austria.html

The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of oil and gas well casing from Austria

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-05T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/01/international-customs-day-2026-cbsa-highlights-commitment-to-border-security-and-public-safety.html

International Customs Day 2026: CBSA highlights commitment to border security and public safety

Canada Border Services Agency2026-01-26T10:02:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/01/opp-and-cbsa-seize-42-kg-of-heroin-entering-ontario-from-united-states.html

(Fort Erie, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 42 kg of suspected heroin from a tractor trailer attempting to enter Canada at the Peace Bridge port of entry from Buffalo into Fort Erie.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-01-15T11:29:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/01/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-30-months-imprisonment-for-bc-resident-convicted-of-fentanyl-and-mdma-drug-related-offences.html

CBSA criminal investigation leads to 30-months imprisonment for B.C. resident convicted of fentanyl and MDMA drug-related offences.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-01-08T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/cbsa-seizes-over-26-kilograms-of-cocaine-from-a-sea-container-originating-in-colombia.html

On October 31, 2025, CBSA Border Services Officers in Metro Vancouver Marine Operations intercepted over 26 kg of cocaine from a marine shipment at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility

Canada Border Services Agency2025-12-22T13:00:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/rcmp-and-cbsa-disrupt-international-drug-smuggling-scheme.html

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation in Ontario has led to the arrest of two men involved in a criminal operation that used online classified advertisements to recruit women to smuggle illegal drugs out of Canada through Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-12-22T09:44:11-05:00