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CBSA’s new National Joint Council Travel Directive interpretation
CBSA recently announced an update to their interpretation and application of the National Joint Council Travel Directive (Part 3 Module 2, Travel outside of...
Protecting the labour rights of Canadians: Responses from federal parties
On April 1, we wrote to the leaders of the main federal parties — the Liberal Party of Canada, the Conservative Party of Canada,...
Registration open: 2025 PSAC National Women’s Conference
PSAC's 2025 National Women’s Conference will be held in person November 21-23, 2025 in Toronto. The theme is “Women United: Breaking Barriers and Building...
Rethinking effective border enforcement
CIU National President Mark Weber sent the following letter to David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on March 7, 2025.
Dear Minister,
For the last months,...
Remembering Mansel R. Legacy
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mansel R. Legacy, former National President of the Customs and Immigration Union (then...
“Blackhawk helicopters and drones are not enough to stop criminals” :...
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democrats and Brian Masse, MP for Windsor West and New Democrat Critic for Industry, Canada-U.S. Border Relations and...
National President discusses border security on USJE podcast
Mark Weber is the latest guest to appear on Union Safety Net, the podcast of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE). The...
Statement on the death of U.S. Border Patrol agent
Yesterday, a U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop near Coventry, Vermont, south of...
Happy Holiday Season!
On behalf of the CIU National Office, I wish you and yours a safe and joyous Holiday Season and hope the New Year will...
Reaction to the new federal border security plan: A lack of...
On December 17, 2024, the federal government announced their new border security plan, aimed at strengthening Canada’s shared border with the United States.
While the...