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National News Releases







All national news releases issued in 2012.

2012

2012-12-14
37th apprehension of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-12-20
CBSA will provide border clearance at Fort McMurray Airport and advises travellers to plan ahead this season
Prairie Region (including the Northwest Territories)

2012-12-14
25th removal of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-12-14
CBSA celebrates the fifth annual Kick for a Cure Toy Drive
Pacific Region

2012-12-13
Statement by the CBSA concerning a service disruption at the Emerson port of entry
National

2012-12-12
Border services officers return to work following Labour Canada rulings
National

2012-12-11
Statement by the CBSA concerning a service disruption at several ports of entry
National

2012-12-11
Canada and Israel sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
National

2012-12-11
Statement from Minister Toews on New Requirement for Name Tags for CBSA Officers
National

2012-12-04
By the numbers – This quarter at the border
National

2012-11-29
CBSA announces more removals and an arrest from their wanted list
National

2012-11-27
Statement: Furthering our Commitment to Service Excellence
National

2012-11-27
Tips for receiving international mail items as the holiday season approaches
National

2012-11-22
CBSA Statement on Black Friday claims
National

2012-11-21
Plan ahead this holiday season
National

2012-11-20
22nd removal of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-11-19
CBSA reminds you to order out-of-country gifts early this holiday season
National

2012-11-19
CBSA advises travellers to plan ahead for Black Friday
Northern Ontario Region

2012-11-16
Black Friday Travel Tips
Southern Ontario Region

2012-11-16
Kingsgate port of entry officially opens after $20 million upgrade
Pacific Region

2012-11-09
New security barrier at the Stanstead border crossing on highway 143
Quebec Region

2012-11-08
Harper Government Takes Further Action on Combatting Illegal Fishing
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

2012-11-08
Two more NEXUS lanes for B.C. border crossings
Pacific Region

2012-11-08
Additional NEXUS lane opens at Blue Water Bridge
Southern Ontario Region

2012-11-06
34th apprehension of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-11-02
33rd apprehension of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-10-26
October update to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2012-10-26
CBSA and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority announce the planned expansion of the Automated Border Clearance Program
National

2012-10-21
Canada and the U.S. announce prosperity-enhancing Beyond the Border pilot project
National

2012-10-19
32nd apprehension of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-10-17
Statement by the CBSA Pacific Regional Director General regarding officer shot at Douglas port of entry
National

2012-10-16
Statement by the President of the CBSA regarding officer shooting at Douglas port of entry
National

2012-10-16
Incident at Douglas port of entry
National

2012-10-15
Canada Border Services Agency opens new state-of-the-art training facility in Rigaud
National

2012-10-05
Statement by the Greater Toronto Area Regional Director General
National

2012-10-04
Smarter and faster air security screening for Canadian NEXUS members in the United States
Transport Canada

2012-10-04
CBSA advises travellers to plan ahead for busy Thanksgiving weekend
Northern Ontario Region

2012-10-03
31st apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-10-03
Know before you go this Thanksgiving Day long weekend
National

2012-10-02
Higher traveller volumes expected Thanksgiving weekend
Southern Ontario Region

2012-09-28
Canada and the United States announce Phase I pilot project to enhance border security at land ports of entry
National

2012-09-28
30th apprehension announced and five new profiles added to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2012-09-27
Chief Mountain port of entry closes for season
National

2012-09-17
CBSA and GTAA Announce Renovations at Terminal 3 Customs Hall
National

2012-09-14
By the Numbers - This Quarter at the Border
National

2012-09-07
20th removal of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-09-04
28th apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-08-29
The CBSA reminds you to prepare ahead this Labour Day long weekend
National

2012-08-29
CBSA advises travellers to plan ahead for busy Labour Day weekend
Northern Ontario Region

2012-08-23
August update to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2012-08-17
27th apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-08-03
CBSA seizes suspected hashish destined for Edmonton
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region (including the Northwest Territories)

2012-08-01
Higher traveller volumes expected at the border this Civic holiday long weekend
National

2012-07-25
New NEXUS lane now open at Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing
National

2012-07-18
Travel tips from the Canada Border Services Agency
National

2012-07-10
The Canada/U.S. NEXUS program amends three-year residency requirement
National

2012-07-03
26th apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-06-29
CBSA advises travellers to plan ahead
Northern Ontario Region

2012-06-28
CBSA anticipates a busy Canada Day weekend for cross-border travellers in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Region

2012-06-28
Include a smooth border crossing as a “must-do” part of your summer plans
National

2012-06-26
CBSA and the Airport of Montréal introduce automated border clearance process
National

2012-06-04
June update to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2012-05-28
Seizure of stun guns leads to charges by the CBSA

National

2012-05-22
Removal of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-05-18
CBSA lays charges in immigration fraud case
National

2012-05-15
Smoother border crossing into Canada this Victoria Day weekend
National

2012-05-09
17th removal of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-05-08
Canada and the United States announce plans to increase NEXUS benefits
National

2012-05-07
25th apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-04-20
CBSA announces the expansion of the Automated Border Clearance Program
National

2012-04-20
Two more serious criminals "Wanted by the CBSA" apprehended
National

2012-04-12
Tips for receiving international mail items
National

2012-04-03
Making your return to Canada easier this Easter weekend
National

2012-03-26
Two more individuals "Wanted by the CBSA" removed from Canada
National

2012-03-21
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) releases 2011 calendar year-end statistics for New Brunswick
National

2012-03-21
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) releases 2011 calendar year-end statistics for Prince Edward Island
National

2012-03-21
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) releases 2011 calendar year-end statistics for Nova Scotia
National

2012-03-21
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) releases 2011 calendar year-end statistics for Newfoundland and Labrador
National

2012-03-15
22nd apprehension and 14th removal of "Wanted by the CBSA" individuals
National

2012-03-15
CBSA, Enfant-Retour Québec and Aéroports de Montréal join forces to raise awareness of missing children
National

2012-03-06
21st apprehension of "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-02-29
NEXUS lane officially opens at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
National

2012-02-29
Trusted Traveller kiosk makes travel from U.S. into Canada faster and easier
National

2012-02-22
Convicted child molester featured on "America's Most Wanted" intercepted by CBSA
National

2012-02-15
CBSA expanding its pilot program aimed at increasing voluntary returns
National

2012-02-14
Two more serious criminals "Wanted by the CBSA" removed from Canada
National

2012-02-06
11th removal of a "Wanted by the CBSA" individual
National

2012-02-01
20th apprehension and 10th removal of "Wanted by the CBSA" individuals
National 2012

2012-01-26
The CBSA celebrates International Customs Day 2012
National

2012-01-21
19th Arrest and Ninth Removal of Individuals Wanted by the CBSA
National 2012

2012-01-20
Three apprehensions and one removal from the CBSA "Wanted" list
National 2012

2012-01-11
Government of Canada enlists help of Canadians to enforce Canada's immigration laws
National 2012

2012-01-09
CBSA posts communiqué to IT suppliers on Border Action Plan
National 2012

2012-01-05
Moreno Gallo, closely associated with Montréal organized crime, is removed from Canada
Quebec Region