Enforcing immigration laws in Canada
Maintaining national security, public safety and contributing to the integrity of Canada’s immigration system are key parts of the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) mandate. In order to fulfil our mandate, the CBSA may arrest, detain, monitor and remove foreign nationals who are not allowed to remain in Canada. Learn more about the regulations, programs, and processes in place.
Immigration detention in Canada
How detention keeps Canadians safe and maintains the integrity of the immigration system.
Alternatives to detention
Programs that allow the CBSA to monitor individuals while they await removal.
Enforcing removals from Canada
How and why the CBSA removes individuals who are not allowed to enter or stay in Canada.
Immigration detention facilities
National immigration detention standards at the CBSA’s immigration holding centres.
Immigration enforcement statistics
Access the latest reports and statistics on detentions and removals.
Border measures to keep war criminals out of Canada
Our work to deny entry to those who may have been involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.
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