Canadian Border Security Final Exam
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Arrests and Detentions - Under Criminal Code and Customs Act - ANSWER-smuggling-
159 customs act
detain if have reasonable grounds - Criminal Code
CBSA and USCBP cross-border initiatives - ANSWER-NEXUS is designed to speed up
border crossings for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States
(U.S.). It is jointly run by the CBSA and the US CBP; and
As part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments, the CBSA, Transport
Canada TC and US CBP jointly developed the Integrated Cargo Security Strategy to
facilitate the movement of secure cargo under the principle of "cleared once, accepted
twice."
CSIS programs and objectives - ANSWER-CSIS programs are proactive and pre-
emptive. The analysis of intelligence collected enables CSIS to solve major challenges.
The objective is to prepare reports, such as threat assessments, that are submitted to
the Government of Canada and other law enforcement agencies.
Enforcement Actions in the Traveller Stream - ANSWER-• When goods are not properly
declared or reported to the CBSA, they may become subject to enforcement action or
seizure
• This means that the goods may be lost permanently or that an individual may have to
pay a penalty to get them back.
Head of the RCMP - ANSWER-the Commissioner who reports directly to the Minister of
Public Safety Canada.
How are cash bonds issued to visitors (if needed)? - ANSWER-you would look at the
cash value first and if reasonable
How are goods imported into the country - ANSWER-The importation of goods can be
divided into two streams: the traveller stream and commercial business stream.
How long is the in-class portion of training? - ANSWER-18 weeks
How long is the Officer Trainee portion of post-training? - ANSWER-12- 18 months
How long is the online portion of training? - ANSWER-50
, How often does an officer need to qualify with their firearm and Use of Force -
ANSWER-every three years
How often does an officer need to qualify with their firearm only - ANSWER-once every
year
How threat assessments may be used - ANSWER-Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP) uses threat assessments to determine the level of security required to protect
foreign diplomatic missions in Canada and Canadian VIPs;
Global Affairs Canada uses CSIS products to determine the appropriate level of
protection required for Canadian missions and overseas personnel; and
Transport Canada uses CSIS products when considering security concerns for the
travelling public.
Key offences prosecuted under IRPA - ANSWER-Human smuggling, Immigration
consultant fraud ,international student or worker fraud, and Marriage fraud
Key partners of the CBSA - ANSWER-CSIS, RCMP, CSC, PBC
Know Sections 495-497 of the Criminal Code of Canada - ANSWER-arrest without
warrents
Know that a BSO's powers of arrest are not absolute - ANSWER-you can't arrest
anyone and anywhere
Know the 3 agencies that handle Immigration requests - ANSWER-1. CBSA 2.
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 3. The Immigration Refugee
Board (IRB)
Know the 3 different types of Removal Orders - ANSWER-departure, exclusion,
deportation
Know the difference between - Immigration, Emigration and Migration - ANSWER-
Migration- Human movement
Emigration- the same as immigration but from the perspective of the country of origin
Immigration- the act of moving permanently to a foreign country that is not the
individuals native home
Know the IRCC Categories of Applications: 1. Immigrating 2. Visiting - ANSWER-1.
Immigrating
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