Canada Border Services Agency Opens Expanded Emerson Border Crossing
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification and Member of
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The project added a new and larger commercial warehouse for truck examinations, as well as a dedicated bus examination bay and lobby area through renovations to an existing building. It also widened the highway at the border by three lanes to accommodate the installation of three bi-level primary inspection booths for more efficient processing of commercial traffic.
The upgrades and new facilities were designed to meet the needs of travellers, the commercial community and employees. They position the CBSA to process traffic volumes more efficiently and effectively for many years to come.
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"The Emerson port of entry holds significant economic importance, processing more commercial traffic than any other land border crossing across the Prairies. The expanded CBSA facility reflects our commitment to securing the border while improving the flow of legitimate travel and trade for
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"All Canadians benefit from a reliable and competitive transportation system that moves people and goods efficiently and fosters
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"The phased approach to the Emerson expansion project was completed through exhaustive planning efforts that ensured minimal disruption to processing traffic. The improvements will help us deliver on our commitment to serving Canadians."
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* In 2017, CBSA officers at the
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