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International Customs Day 2021 - CBSA maintains the flow of legitimate trade during COVID-19 pandemic
January 25, 2021 GMT
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Government of Canada has implemented robust safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to support the movement of essential workers and goods across the border.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is currently working with other government departments and the importing community to facilitate the entry of COVID-19 vaccines and personal protective equipment (PPE) through secure supply chains, including enforcement against illicit, substandard and counterfeit goods. Processes are in place to expedite customs releases at the border and minimize the time required for vaccines and PPE to reach their final destinations in Canada.