Improving border security

The Government is committed to protect those who protect our borders. As set out in the 2006 Budget, the CBSA will begin implementing the following measures:

• 400 new permanent border CBSA officers will be hired, trained and equipped so that they are no longer required to work alone.
• 4,400 CBSA officers at land and marine Ports of Entry, as well as officers who perform enforcement functions inland, will be trained and equipped with side-arms.

Additional Information

• News Release (2006-08-31)
• Questions and Answers
• About the CBSA