Videos and podcasts
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers a number of videos and podcasts that present information about CBSA programs and initiatives.
Podcasts
Getting "reel" at the border
Cruise travel: Be prepared to declare
Learn what to declare when disembarking from a cruise ship arriving in Canada from another country.
Seizures highlights for the month of August
An overview of seizures for the month of .
NEXUS enrolment
Learn more about the interview process.
Student border services officers (SBSO): Reasons to apply
Why students should apply to be a student border services officer (SBSO).
Student border services officer (SBSO): Testimonial
A day in the life of a current student border services officer (SBSO).
Boat trips: Declaring goods on board
Find out what goods you need to declare to the CBSA when traveling by boat.
Public Service Pride Week
The CBSA is proud to play a role in building a more inclusive public service where everyone can be their true authentic self.
Seizures highlights for the month of July
An overview of seizures for the month of .
International students: Study permit
Reminder of where and when a study permit is obtained.
International students: Documents required upon arrival in Canada
Reminder of entry and study permit requirements for international students.
International students: Your arrival
What to expect on arrival to Canada.
Travelling with cannabis
Crossing the border without a permit or exemption is prohibited regardless of the mode of entry, whether by sea, air or land.
Seizures highlights for the month of June
An overview of seizures for the month of .
Travelling with traditional Indigenous medicines
Crossing the border with sacred Indigenous bundles and traditional medicines.
Tips for travelling with children
Make sure you have the proper documents with you.
Travelling to Canada for the Calgary Stampede
Tips for a smooth border experience.
Report your arrival to the CBSA when entering Canada by boat
Always report your arrival to the CBSA when you enter Canada by boat, even after an interruption.
Seizures highlights for the month of May
An overview of seizures for the month of .
National Indigenous Peoples Day
A day to recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Importing firearms or other weapons into Canada
Reminder of requirements for importing firearms and other weapons into Canada.
Boaters: Reporting when refueling in Canada
Boaters stopping in Canada to refuel their vessels must report their arrival to the CBSA.
Fireworks import and export restrictions
Find out which restrictions apply to the import and export of fireworks.
Detector Dog Rusty enjoys working to prevent prohibited products from entering Canada
Always declare your food, plant, and animal products to the CBSA on arrival.
Red Dress Day
On this day we honour the memory of the victims of violence inflicted on Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited peoples in Canada.
Acceptable types of identification for international visitors to Canada
Find out which what identification international visitors need to carry when visiting Canada.
Booking your NEXUS interview at a Canadian airport enrolment centre description
Find out the steps to completing your NEXUS interviews at our Canadian airport enrolment centres.
Acceptable types of identification for returning Canadian residents
Find out what identification Canadian residents need to carry when returning to Canada.
Bringing food, plant and animal products back to Canada
Always declare the food, plant and animal products you bring back to Canada.
Personal exemptions
A personal exemptions reminder for returning Canadian residents.
Traveller Modernization initiative
ArriveCAN: Advance CBSA Declaration
Watch this video: Use ArriveCAN to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada.
Introducing the Traveller Modernization initiative
2022-05-12
Get a glimpse into the border of the future.
People of the CBSA
People of the CBSA: Rachael Mosley
2023-07-14
My name is Rachael Mosley, and I'm the manager of the CBSA College's Marine Centre of Expertise training facility.
People of the CBSA: Jackie Tse
2022-12-12
My name is Jackie Tse, and I'm a superintendent in Metro Vancouver Traveller Operations.
People of the CBSA: Theresa Plumridge
2022-10-19
My name is Theresa Plumridge, and I'm an acting superintendent at the Pacific Highway Commercial Operation in Surrey, British Columbia.
People of the CBSA: Krystle Topping
2022-06-30
I started my career as a student in commercial operations. I felt so drawn to the work at CBSA that I then applied to become a Border Services Officer.
People of the CBSA: Patti Adams
2022-05-20
Right now I am working with the Refugee Influx Processing Centre, so what we are doing is processing all of the irregular arrivals – the refugee claimants – that come across by Emerson.
People of the CBSA: Hillari Luna
2022-01-17
Student border services officer Hillari works at Vancouver International Airport welcoming travelers. She especially enjoys meeting new immigrants because she remembers meeting caring border services officers when she immigrated to Canada at the age of 13.
People of the CBSA: Kelly Wolfslehner's story
2021-11-23
Kelly is a border services officer and the Co-Chair of CBSA's LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee. In this role, she reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures to create a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment for LGBTQ2+ members at work.
People of the CBSA: Jeryn Peters
2021-10-20
Jeryn is a Director of Intelligence and Enforcement and proud to be a female leader in law enforcement.
People of the CBSA: Moaaz Waheed
2021-10-01
Student border services officer Moaaz is a political science student clearing goods in a mail processing centre where he is learning about applying legislation to ensure customs requirements are met.
People of the CBSA: Jessica Paré
2021-08-13
Jessica joined the CBSA because she loves a challenge and likes being part of the team that provides an important service to Canadians.
People of the CBSA: Chris Miller
2021-07-21
Border services officer Chris Miller is stationed at the isolated border crossing in Pleasant Camp, British Columbia. Chris' diverse experience prepared him to manage all of the requirements of working at an isolated port of entry.
People of the CBSA: Tina Buffalo Larocque
2021-06-29
Border services officer, Tina is actively involved in Indigenous recruitment and see value in sharing Indigenous stories and history. Indigenous employees offer valuable knowledge and perspectives that help build a diverse workforce.
People of the CBSA: Jonelle Hupé's story
2021-06-03
Border services officer Jonelle is a proud Métis woman who advocates for more women in law enforcement and promotes diversity and inclusion at the agency.
People of the CBSA: Edna Chelot
2021-04-07
Most Canadians don't think twice about all the imported products they buy and use in their daily lives. Edna is an expert in Canadian import regulations, customs and laws. She is proud to be safeguarding Canada's economy.
People of the CBSA: Yasmin Khan
2021-03-08
Superintendent Yasmin is a role model and mentor to youth. Her message to women is to challenge themselves with a career in law enforcement at the CBSA.
People of the CBSA: Tracey Skelton
2020-12-18
Tracey Skelton's story. Tracey and her detector dog partner, Kaya are especially busy during the holiday season at the Vancouver International Mail Centre sniffing out contraband.
People of the CBSA: Andrew Wychnenka
2020-11-09
Andrew Wychnenka's story. Andrew's experience with the Canadian Armed Forces Military Police comes in handy for his work in conflict management.
People of the CBSA: Sophie Hoang
2020-10-28
Sophie Hoang's story. Sophie first heard about the CBSA from a friend who was working as a student border services officer (SBSO).
Indigenous Peoples at the CBSA: Shana O'Quinn
2020-10-19
Shana is a Mi'Kmaq woman from Qalipu First Nation in Newfoundland. Indigenous representation at the CBSA is important to promote understanding of the culture and ensuring Indigenous peoples are respected when they cross the border.
People of the CBSA: Cristiana Slautin
2020-10-09
My name is Cristiana Slautin and I am an SOTC with trade, and that stands for Senior Officer Trade Compliance.
People of the CBSA: Mandy Ellis
2020-10-02
My name is Mandy Ellis and I am a dog handler at Vancouver International Airport cargo operations, and I am a BSO.
Indigenous Peoples at the CBSA: Robin Rattlesnake's Story
2019-08-27
Robin, band member of the Tootinaowaziibeeng reserve in Manitoba, works as a border services officer at Vancouver International Airport.
Faces of the CBSA: Jesse Fleming
2019-05-15
He has had the pleasure of working in both the front-line operations and the corporate side of the Agency – both are rewarding as the other.
Women in Defence and Security Panel Discussion
2021-03-08
Experiences of CBSA Women employees working abroad.
Edna Chelot's story: No one is immune from burnout
2021-01-28
My name is Edna Chelot. I am a senior audit officer on the values team.
2019 Future Women in Law Enforcement workshop
2020-10-01
Highlights and testimonials from the 2019 Future Women in Law Enforcement (FWILE) workshop in Calgary, Alberta, featuring the CBSA, the Calgary Police Service, and the RCMP.
Careers
Become a Border Services Officer
Are you interested in a career as a Border Services Officer at the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ontario?
The Border Is Calling
2022-06-03
Are you ready for a career on Canada's frontline as a border services officer?
CBSA College: Where it all begins
2019-08-01
The Canada Border Services Agency College, Main Campus (Rigaud, Quebec), virtual reality tour.
CARM: CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management
Quick links
- Video How to set up a delegation of authority for a third party service provider in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to set up a delegation of authority for employees in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to link a user account to a business account in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to create sign in credentials and a user account in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to use the duties and taxes calculator in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to view financial information and transaction history in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to look up your rulings records in the CARM Client Portal
- Video How to submit additional information to a ruling request in the CARM Client Portal
Video How to set up a delegation of authority for a third party service provider in the CARM Client Portal
Video Client Portal
Video Introducing CARM
Canadian Export Reporting System
How to access CERS and create your user account
2022-11-08
How-to video for the commercial exporting community on how to access the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) and how to create a user account within the system.
How to register your business account in CERS
2022-11-08
How-to video for the commercial exporting community on how to register a business account in the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
How to add other users to your business account in CERS
2022-11-08
How-to video for the commercial exporting community on how to add other users to a business account in the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
Cannabis at the border
Laws for cannabis at the Canadian border
2019-02-13
An explanation about the laws for cannabis at the Canadian border.
Don't cross the Canadian border with cannabis
2019-02-13
An explanation about the laws for cannabis at the Canadian border.
Cannabis and the border: Keep it in Canada
2018-10-17
Keep cannabis in Canada. Do not try to ship it or take it out of the country. Don't bring it in. Don't take it out.
Cannabis and the border: Declare it
2018-10-17
If you do have cannabis when coming into Canada, you must declare it to the CBSA. Don't bring it in. Don't take it out.
Cannabis and the border: Don't travel with it
2018-10-17
It remains illegal to take cannabis across the border. Don't bring it in. Don't take it out.
Canada 150: The Canada Border Services Agency
Canada 150 at the CBSA: Our Technology
2017-07-04
The rich history of border services in Canada, brought to life with vivid photos of our technology throughout the decades.
Canada 150 at the CBSA: Our Ports of Entry
2017-04-25
The rich history of border services in Canada, brought to life with vivid photos of our ports of entry throughout the decades.
Canada 150 at the CBSA: Our People
2017-01-27
The rich history of border services in Canada, brought to life with vivid photos of our officers throughout the decades.
Other
Our Missing Children – Blue Water Bridge story
2022-05-20
In , at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry (POE), a Border Services Officer (BSO) located an abducted child that had been reported missing in the United States since February.
Training for a career on the front line
2016-09-08
The CBSA is recruiting border services officers (BSOs). Our BSOs undergo an extensive training and development program to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and on-the-job training they need to be prepared for the front line.
Importing a Motor Vehicle into Canada
2016-04-25
When importing a vehicle into Canada, you should be aware that it has to comply with all Canadian import laws. This video outlines this process and the paperwork that you will require.
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