CBSA Marks International Customs Day 2026 Focus
Ottawa, Ontario
On January 26 of each year, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) marks International Customs Day alongside the World Customs Organization (WCO) and customs administrations across the world. This year's theme, "Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment," aligns with the CBSA's mandate of safeguarding our borders and keeping Canadians safe, while enabling secure and efficient cross-border travel and trade.
In 2025, the CBSA exemplified this through dedicated efforts at the frontline, strategic partnerships, and ongoing investments from Canada's Border Plan. Dedicated CBSA employees across the country and abroad intercepted threats, disrupted criminal networks, and upheld the integrity of our borders, all while supporting Canada's economy.
In 2025, the CBSA:
A 12% reduction in traveller volumes compared to 2024 allowed the CBSA to redirect resources toward critical enforcement efforts, as we welcomed over 82 million visitors and residents.
Security at the border
The CBSA operates as Canada's first line of defence at more than 1,200 service points. Over 16,500 dedicated employees, including more than 8,500 uniformed officers, work tirelessly to stop dangerous goods and inadmissible persons from entering the country.
The addition of 1,000 new CBSA officers through ongoing recruitment will further enhance our ability to combat firearms and drug smuggling, stolen vehicles, and unfair trade practices.
In 2025, the CBSA:
To maintain the integrity of our immigration laws and national security, CBSA officers including liaison officers posted at locations around the world:
Supporting our economy and the flow of legitimate travellers into Canada
In 2025, the CBSA efficiently processed over 82 million travellers, representing a 12% decrease from 2024. Among them, roughly 36.6 million travelled by air, 42 million by land, and 3.3 million by marine modes.
True to our commitment to economic stability and prosperity, the CBSA continued to foster fair and efficient trade by:
https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/01/international-customs-day-2026-cbsa-highlights-commitment-to-border-security-and-public-safety.html
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