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:
- seized 83,211 kg of illegal drugs (including cannabis), exceeding the 52,057 kg intercepted in 2024
- confiscated more than 17,700 prohibited weapons, exceeding the total from 2024, when over 17,200 weapons were confiscated
- confiscated more than 830 firearms, in comparison to the confiscation of more than 880 firearms in 2024
- prevented the export of 1,590 stolen vehicles, compared to 2,277 vehicles intercepted in 2024, consistent with a broader national decline in auto theft
- facilitated the removal of over 22,000 inadmissible individuals, bolstering public safety and immigration system integrity
- collected $47.5 billion in duties and taxes in fiscal year 2024-2025 through CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management system (CARM), almost $2 billion more than in previous years
- processed nearly 5 million commercial trucks, comparable to the previous year
Quotes
“National security starts at the border and the CBSA is Canada’s first line of defence. On International Customs Day, and every day, we express our appreciation for the commitment and vigilance of CBSA personnel in protecting our border, keeping Canadians safe, and supporting our economy.”
– The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
“The CBSA is proud to partner with World Customs Organization members to address global threats, disrupt criminal activities and prevent the illicit trafficking of dangerous goods and people. These contributions to global security are thanks to the skill, professionalism and diligence of our personnel across the country and abroad.”
– Erin O’Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency
Please visit this link for more information: 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