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About Us

Our Vision*
To support Canada as a thriving trading nation.

 

Our Mission*
To serve Canada’s customs brokers in contributing to our collective security and prosperity.

 

The CSCB (Canadian Society of Customs Brokers) actively seeks and achieves improvements in government policies and procedures on behalf of our members and their clients, and consistently delivers relevant, high quality products and services, including education and professional development. The CSCB creates member value and benefits through education, advocacy, information and innovation.

The CSCB:

  • Provides advice and guidance to Canadian and international bodies on new policy directions and represents the interests of customs brokers to government departments and agencies, primarily the Canada Border Services Agency, involved in regulating and facilitating international trade.
  • Works with government and other private sector stakeholders to develop new, innovative solutions to the future needs of the international trade community, as these needs are identified by our members and their clients.
  • Ensures that our members have access to timely, accurate and up-to-date information on technical, operational and business management issues.
  • Supports the education and professional development needs of our members through conferences, seminars, educational courses and the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) and CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) designations.
  • Promotes the value of customs brokers to all members of the supply chain.

The CSCB is one of the most authoritative, respected organizations in Canada's international trade community. The CSCB includes over 200 customs broker members, over 4,900 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designates, over 450 CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) designates, and more than 2000 students on an annual basis.

*as approved by the CSCB Board of Directors on June 25, 2024.

Board of Directors
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