With regard to the Canada Border Services Agency's Courier Low Value Shipment Program and the implementation of the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System: (a) what is the status of the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System platform, including whether it is still operating in a pilot phase; (b) what is the original planned implementation date for full E-commerce Low Value Inspection System deployment, and on what date did the department first become aware that this target would not be met; (c) how many days, months or years behind schedule is the project as of June 15, 2025; (d) what are the updated timelines for full deployment and stabilization of the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System platform; (e) how much has the department spent to date on the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System project, broken down by (i) the contractor or vendor name, (ii) the amount paid, (iii) the description of services rendered, (iv) the contract start and end dates, (v) whether each deliverable has been met; (f) how much has been paid to GC Strategies for work related to the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System, broken down by fiscal year; (g) what are the specific roles, deliverables and responsibilities assigned to GC Strategies in relation to the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System, and have any of these deliverables been completed, delayed or deemed deficient; (h) has the Canada Border Services Agency issued any penalties to, or sought clawbacks from, GC Strategies in connection with the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System project; (i) have any internal investigations, reviews or audits been launched regarding the performance of GC Strategies or the delays associated with the E-commerce Low Value Inspection System, and, if so, (i) how many, (ii) what are their findings, (iii) what disciplinary or remedial measures have been recommended or taken; and (j) on what date or prospective date will the current Canada Border Services Agency moratorium on new entrants to the Courier Low Value Shipment program be lifted?
In the House of Commons on September 15th, 2025. See this statement in context.
