Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

- CBSA facilitates the flow of legitimate travelers and trade in Canada.
See Security credentials; Canada’s Partners in Protection; and Free and Secure Trade (FAST)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for border control (i.e. protection and surveillance), immigration enforcement, and customs services in Canada and facilitates trade and people across Canadian borders by air, land, and sea while ensuring the safety and security of Canadian citizens.
The CBSA is the Canadian equivalent to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Strategies
The strategies implemented by CBSA are similar to the strategies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and CBP. The U.S. and Canada have collaborated on several programs to protect citizens while ensuring the smooth flow of goods across the border.
