The Canada Border Services Agency announces the opening of new border crossing facilities in Sainte-Aurélie
News release
November 8, 2024 Montréal, Quebec Canada Border Services Agency
The new modernized facilities at the Sainte-Aurélie border crossing are now in service. This is the result of a $4 million investment as part of the Land Border Crossing Project, which will upgrade several ports of entry across the country to improve the border crossing experience for travellers, provide border services officers with upgraded infrastructure and technology, and deliver on the border of the future.
These new facilities support the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) commitment to security while meeting environmental standards. They provide CBSA officers with a more functional workspace, allowing them to serve travellers more efficiently while protecting our communities. It is also the first example of a Base Compact model port of entry, designed by the Agency for remote areas with lower-volumes.
Quotes
“We are proud to have delivered this quality infrastructure, which is the result of exemplary collaboration with CORCAN, focused on improving our services and operations.”
- Catherine Parker, Director General, Land Border Crossing Project, Canada Border Services Agency
“Thanks in large part to the strength of our partnership with CBSA, this project provided meaningful employment training for federal offenders, which, once they are released, will contribute to obtaining and maintaining a job in the community, and indeed to improved public safety.”
- Chris Hill, Chief Executive Officer, CORCAN
“This first port of entry in the Base Compact series is a concrete example of how our government is enabling the Canada Border Services Agency to modernize the border and support our front-line officers.”
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety
Quick facts
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The construction work began in fall 2022, the new facilities were opened on November 6, 2024 and grading and finishing work will be completed by spring 2025.
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The new buildings on this site are designed and delivered in partnership with special operating agency CORCAN.
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In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, approximately 8000 vehicles entered Canada by the Sainte-Aurélie border crossing.
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Canada Border Services Agency
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