Those are just some of the changes in the works at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) — partly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The solution was to move to an internet cloud environment and to develop the ArriveCan app, he said. The system allows travellers returning to Canada to voluntarily send their customs declarations to CBSA before their plane even lands. "And CBSA and other border authorities will have decided already whether or not we have an interest in having an interaction with you." The CBSA also wants to introduce the advanced declaration system for those travelling by cruise ship and rail, and for those crossing the land border.

Source: CBC News January 24, 2022 11:07 UTC