Latest Border News

A recap of the latest news releases from the Media Room of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Beware: Scammers posing as CBSA employees

If you have received a call from 1-800-461-9999 or any other 1-800 number, please note that it is not the CBSA calling. The CBSA does not contact the public by phone. This is a scam. Never give your social insurance number or other personal information over the phone. Learn more about how scammers pose as CBSA employees. To report scams, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

COVID-19: Latest update September 26, 2021

Visit Current border measures and requirements for information about how COVID-19 is affecting travellers, border services, programs and business.

Travel Advisory: REMINDER – On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force 

2021-09-03 | Ottawa, Ontario | As was announced on July 19, the Government of Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals meeting the conditions to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) purposes starting on September 7, 2021. This decision is based on the latest available data, scientific evidence and epidemiological situation both in Canada and internationally.

CBSA charges immigration consultant for fraud

2021-08-13 | The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians and permanent residents from unethical immigration consultants. Today, following an extensive criminal investigation, the CBSA announced charges related to an alleged sophisticated for-profit misrepresentation and immigration fraud operation in Calgary.