Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (a)(i), the Canada Border Services Agency, CBSA, has been analyzing changes to hours of service. With regard to part (a)(ii), the CBSA has no intention to close ports of entry.
With regard to part (b), the CBSA must assess the allocation of its resources against its operations. Recent analysis has focused on the number of cars per hour and locations where the United States Customs and Border Protection, CBP, hours of service differ from CBSA’s. No closures are being planned.
With regard to part (c), there has been no public consultation to date on this. The CBSA works closely with the CBP on matters that affect both sides of the border. The CBSA is committed to proactively notifying the public ahead of any adjustments to services and operations.
With regard to part (d), there is no linkage to new technology. Any new technologies that will be introduced as part of traveller modernization will complement and assist border services officers in doing their work.