Beginning January 6, 2025, the service hours for 35 land ports of entry along the Canada-U.S. border will be revised. This change, effective at 12:01 am local time, will impact frequent road travelers who cross the border, offering them fewer hours to do so.
The updated hours will affect ports in Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Alberta, with the U.S. also adjusting its service times accordingly. The move comes as a measure to improve border security and resource efficiency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) aims to better deploy officers to busier entry points, ensuring more effective processing of travelers and goods.
For those seeking flagpoling services, which involves exiting and re-entering Canada for immigration purposes, the new hours could also have an impact.
The revised timings vary by port but generally span from early morning to late evening. Some ports will operate 7 days a week, while others will have different schedules depending on the time of year. A full list of the adjusted times can be found on the CBSA website.
These changes are part of an ongoing effort to manage border operations efficiently, improve security, and address the challenges of inadmissible travelers. This adjustment also ensures smoother collaboration between the two countries in handling inadmissible individuals and goods at the border.
The full schedule and more details on the changes can be accessed through the official CBSA communication.