Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to describe the funding that has been provided for the Canada Border Services Agency, or CBSA, in these supplementary estimates.
As part of a 2021 commitment to recapitalize port infrastructure, the CBSA received approval to build up to 24 new land ports of entry with a budget of $481 million.
These investments will enhance the experience of travellers crossing the border, provide border services officers with improved infrastructure and technology, and support security. The CBSA is receiving $23.1 million in these supplementary estimates (B) to complete planning and begin construction at the Saint-Bernard‑de‑Lacolle port of entry.
Thus far, we have completed port of entry infrastructure improvements in Fraser, British Columbia; Bloomfield, New Brunswick; and Ste-Aurélie, Quebec.
Work is underway at two other ports of entry, Saint-Bernard‑de‑Lacolle and Wild Horse.
The government's national action plan on combatting auto theft outlines steps that we are taking to disrupt, dismantle and prosecute organized crime. It builds on the successes and collaborative efforts with our provincial, territorial, municipal and industry partners, following the national summit on combatting auto theft held last February.
The first quarterly update of the action plan was published on October 16.
To date, in 2024, the CBSA has intercepted more than 2,100 stolen vehicles, which already surpasses last year's total of 1,806.
We work closely with the appropriate police department, coordinate our efforts, conduct joint operations and share information within intelligence groups.
The $30.8 million in supplementary estimates includes funding to enhance our intelligence capacity, put border service officers at the rail yards in the greater Toronto area, increase the number of export exams we undertake and assess new technologies, among other things.
Finally, the CBSA is accessing $2.1 million for a market watch unit for trade remedy measures. With this funding, the CBSA will regularly update normal values to make sure that duties accurately reflect current levels of dumping.
These are the highlights of the supplementary estimates for the CBSA.
Thank you for your attention.