Canadian Border Security final exam
What agencies the CBSA is comprised of - Answer under the Operations Branch of the
agency that the designated peace officers positions are found.
The year the CBSA was created - Answer 2005
Origins of Canada Customs - Answer Customs officers were designated the authorities
of a peace officer under sections 495 through 497 of the Criminal Code in relation to a
crime
The head of the CBSA - Answer led by the President, who reports directly to the
Minister of Public Safety.
The year CBSA began arming their officers - Answer 2006
What overarching government agency does the CBSA operate under - Answer The
Public Safety Canada Portfolio
Names of Cabinet Ministers - Public Safety Canada Portfolio/ Border Security and
Organized Crime Reduction - Answer Public Safety Canada- Ralphe Goodale
Border Security / Organized Crime Reduction - William and Bill Blair
The role of BSO's - Answer Ensure all people and goods coming into Canada are
admissible and comply with Canadian laws and regulations through search, interview
and examination
Guard against the introduction of human, animal and plant diseases into Canada
Guard against the flow of narcotics, firearms, child pornography and other illegal and
prohibited substances
Apply various levels of sanctions and seize goods if necessary
Ensure all applicable duties and taxes are paid
Detain those who may pose a threat to Canada
Assist in combating money laundering
The numerous enforcement activities - Answer warnings and monetary penalties, and
by seizing goods and assets
Pieces of legislation administered - Answer
, The role of Inland Enforcement Officers - Answer Investigate individuals to determine if
they are inadmissible to Canada
Prepare and refer reports on inadmissible individuals
Escort individuals who have been issued a removal order out of Canada
The role of CBSA Investigators - Answer CBSA Investigators are at the FB-5 level, the
same level as Superintendents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) operates a criminal investigations
program to deal with offences against laws enforced by the CBSA.
CBSA investigators conduct criminal investigations into suspected cases of evasion or
fraud with respect to various pieces of border legislation that regulate the importation
and exportation of goods, or the admissibility of persons to Canada.
CBSA investigators play a key role in protecting the safety and security of Canadians
across the country.
Key offences prosecuted under IRPA - Answer Human smuggling, Immigration
consultant fraud ,international student or worker fraud, and Marriage fraud
Where officers receive their designation as Peace Officers - Answer under the
Operations Branch of the agency
Key partners of the CBSA - Answer CSIS, RCMP, CSC, PBC
Origins of the RCMP - Answer The RCMP, originally named the North-West Mounted
Police, was formed in 1873.
The RCMP enforces laws made by or under Canadian Parliament and provides
services under the terms of policing agreements to all provinces (except Ontario and
Quebec), the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as 180
municipalities (RCMP, 2016).
Head of the RCMP - Answer the Commissioner who reports directly to the Minister of
Public Safety Canada.
The 4 levels of policing that the RCMP are involved in - Answer international, national,
provincial and local.
What agencies the CBSA is comprised of - Answer under the Operations Branch of the
agency that the designated peace officers positions are found.
The year the CBSA was created - Answer 2005
Origins of Canada Customs - Answer Customs officers were designated the authorities
of a peace officer under sections 495 through 497 of the Criminal Code in relation to a
crime
The head of the CBSA - Answer led by the President, who reports directly to the
Minister of Public Safety.
The year CBSA began arming their officers - Answer 2006
What overarching government agency does the CBSA operate under - Answer The
Public Safety Canada Portfolio
Names of Cabinet Ministers - Public Safety Canada Portfolio/ Border Security and
Organized Crime Reduction - Answer Public Safety Canada- Ralphe Goodale
Border Security / Organized Crime Reduction - William and Bill Blair
The role of BSO's - Answer Ensure all people and goods coming into Canada are
admissible and comply with Canadian laws and regulations through search, interview
and examination
Guard against the introduction of human, animal and plant diseases into Canada
Guard against the flow of narcotics, firearms, child pornography and other illegal and
prohibited substances
Apply various levels of sanctions and seize goods if necessary
Ensure all applicable duties and taxes are paid
Detain those who may pose a threat to Canada
Assist in combating money laundering
The numerous enforcement activities - Answer warnings and monetary penalties, and
by seizing goods and assets
Pieces of legislation administered - Answer
, The role of Inland Enforcement Officers - Answer Investigate individuals to determine if
they are inadmissible to Canada
Prepare and refer reports on inadmissible individuals
Escort individuals who have been issued a removal order out of Canada
The role of CBSA Investigators - Answer CBSA Investigators are at the FB-5 level, the
same level as Superintendents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) operates a criminal investigations
program to deal with offences against laws enforced by the CBSA.
CBSA investigators conduct criminal investigations into suspected cases of evasion or
fraud with respect to various pieces of border legislation that regulate the importation
and exportation of goods, or the admissibility of persons to Canada.
CBSA investigators play a key role in protecting the safety and security of Canadians
across the country.
Key offences prosecuted under IRPA - Answer Human smuggling, Immigration
consultant fraud ,international student or worker fraud, and Marriage fraud
Where officers receive their designation as Peace Officers - Answer under the
Operations Branch of the agency
Key partners of the CBSA - Answer CSIS, RCMP, CSC, PBC
Origins of the RCMP - Answer The RCMP, originally named the North-West Mounted
Police, was formed in 1873.
The RCMP enforces laws made by or under Canadian Parliament and provides
services under the terms of policing agreements to all provinces (except Ontario and
Quebec), the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as 180
municipalities (RCMP, 2016).
Head of the RCMP - Answer the Commissioner who reports directly to the Minister of
Public Safety Canada.
The 4 levels of policing that the RCMP are involved in - Answer international, national,
provincial and local.
