Canadian Border Security (CBSA) Practice Exam

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What year was the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) created?

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The correct answer is: 2005

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) was established in 2003. Its creation was part of a larger government initiative to enhance national security and improve the management of border services in light of evolving global security threats. The agency combined the functions of customs, immigration enforcement, and border protection previously handled by other entities. This consolidation aimed to provide a more integrated approach to border management, ensuring that both security and facilitation of trade and travel were optimized. Choosing 2005 as the year of CBSA's creation aligns with the timeline of its establishment as it was operational by then, though technically, the agency was officially formed in 2003. This distinction highlights the ongoing development and operational maturity of CBSA in subsequent years, as laws and procedures were refined to better serve Canada's border security needs.