ArriveCAN: Border officers were never consulted, says CIU National President to...
On Thursday October 20, 2022, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union, Mark Weber, addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government...
Border Services: CIU National President urges federal government to address ‘severe...
On Tuesday September 27, 2022, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union, Mark Weber, addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on International...
Delays at the border: CBSA lets border officers and travelers down
With no end in sight to delays affecting travelers at airports and border crossings across the country, it’s clear the Canada Border Services Agency...
ArriveCAN: A step in the wrong direction
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union, Mark Weber, testified in front of the House of Commons Standing...
CBSA’s Summer Action Plan 2022 — A slap in the face...
Recently, the Canada Border Services Agency announced its Summer Action Plan (SAP) for 2022, seeking to mitigate anticipated summertime operational pressures on border operations....
Delays at airports: CBSA & Minister Mendicino must ensure proper staffing...
OTTAWA, May 18, 2022 — As travellers arriving at Canada’s international airports continue to experience extensive delays, the National President of the Customs and...
Trafficking of illegal firearms: CIU National President highlights important gaps, calls...
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union, Mark Weber, testified in front of the House of Commons...
PSAC-CIU raise border automation concerns with government
In its budget yesterday, the Trudeau government made reference to “modernizing travel and trade at our borders”, and spoke of “transforming the border experience”...
Stopping the flow of illegal firearms at the border: Letter to...
CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin sent the following letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on May 12,...
An update from the National President: OIC-11 and discussion with Minister...
On Wednesday afternoon (April 22, 2020), Jean-Pierre Fortin, CIU National President, had a comprehensive conversation with Minister Blair regarding the impact of the recent...