The average length of detention was 25 days for the 8,800—almost 9,000—people who were detained last year. I believe that over a third of them were detained for less than 48 hours.
On February 14th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On February 14th, 2012. See this statement in context.
February 14th, 2012 / 4:35 p.m.
Vice-President, Operations Branch, Canada Border Services Agency
The average length of detention was 25 days for the 8,800—almost 9,000—people who were detained last year. I believe that over a third of them were detained for less than 48 hours.
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