#PeopleoftheCBSA – In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are featuring #BorderServices officer Ismaëlle. Ismaëlle began her career with the CBSA in 2003 as a student. With hard work and dedication, she moved through the ranks to become Acting Chief of Operations at the Montréal Longroom, Canada’s largest duty and tax collection office for commercial goods arriving by sea, rail, land and air. While Ismaëlle feels that neither her gender nor her diverse background have been barriers in her care

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In early 2026, the world’s longest undefended border is seeing its most significant procedural shift in over a decade. As of January 4, 2026, new travel advisories and a "Security First" policy update from both the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have fundamentally altered the commute for millions of North Americans. The "New Normal" at the 49th Parallel The "longer lines and stricter checks" are not merely seasonal. A 2026 overhaul of the Integr