CTA: CBSA Offers Additional Guidance on Safe Border Interactions

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken a number of steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their commercial operations and is actively exploring a number of initiatives to limit physical interactions.

At CTA’s request, CBSA has issued enhanced guidance on Primary Inspection Line (PIL) booth interaction for truck drivers from a health and safety perspective, as well as information on limiting physical interactions at the border.

Information on safety measures the CBSA has taken, initiatives that are being developed and information for carriers and drivers are provided in Annex A (attached) in both French and English.

In addition, CTA released a sequel to its March 2020 COVID-19 tip sheet, resource document for carriers. Included in the updated version of the document is new information on the designation of essentials services, copies of essential services documentation letters for employees, along with tips and best practices for the workplace.

CTA will continue to update the document as more information becomes available. You can access the document here: CTA-ResourceDoc-TruckingIndustryV2_public