This document replaces the previous delegation and designation instrument dated April 1, 2010.
Examination on Entry
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
102. |
A15(1), A19, A21, A22, A23, A47, R39 R40, R41, R42 |
Designated authority – Determine whether a foreign national could become a temporary or a permanent resident or make a claim for refugee protection; allow Canadian citizen, registered Indian and permanent resident to enter Canada; direct a person to leave Canada or to return to the United States; allow the withdrawal of an application to enter Canada or refuse the entry to a person who does not satisfy the requirements of the Act; authorize a person to enter Canada for further examination or an admissibility hearing. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions 2:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Program Officer
RCMP 3:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon |
102. |
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Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador
CIC 4:
Domestic Regions:
only in the context of port of entry examination furthered inland
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer |
103. |
A15(3) |
Designated authority – Board and inspect any means of transportation; examine any persons, carried by that means of transportation, and documents; seize or remove documents; hold the means of transportation until examinations and inspections are completed. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador |
104. |
A139(1)(2) |
Designated authority – Search any person seeking to enter Canada, including luggage, personal effects and the means of transportation; authorize any suitable person of the same sex to perform the search. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador |
Request Documents / Evidences
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
105. |
A16(1) |
Designated authority – Determine what evidence and documents are necessary for the completion of an examination carried out under the authority of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness; request evidence and documents from the person being examined including photographic and fingerprint evidence. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Immigration Advisor
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador |
105. |
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International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
National Headquarters:
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
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106. |
A16(2)(b) |
Designated authority – Request a medical examination for activities carried out under the authority of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut |
106. |
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Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Counselor Assistant
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer
Immigration Advisor |
107. |
A16(3) |
Designated authority – Require or obtain from a foreign national or a permanent resident who is arrested, detained or subject to a removal order, any evidence, photographic, fingerprint or otherwise, that may be used to establish their identity or compliance with the Act. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Immigration Advisor
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA |
107. |
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RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
INADMISSIBILITIES – A34, A35, A37
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
108. |
A44(1) |
Designated authority – Form an opinion that a permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on grounds of sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act; may prepare an inadmissibility report. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer |
109. |
A44(2) |
Delegated authority – Form an opinion that a report regarding a permanent resident for inadmissibilities under sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act, is well founded; refer the report to the Immigration Division. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic
Regions:
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director
National Headquarters:
Director, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Directorate, Operations Branch |
110. |
A44(3) |
Designated authority – Impose any conditions considered necessary on a permanent resident inadmissible on grounds of sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act including payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director |
111. |
A44(2) |
Delegated authority – Form an opinion that a report regarding a foreign national for inadmissibilities under sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act, is well founded; refer the report to the Immigration Division. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director
National Headquarters:
Director, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Directorate, Operations Branch |
112. |
A44(3) |
Designated authority – Impose any conditions considered necessary on a foreign national inadmissible on grounds of sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act including payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer |
Inadmissibilities – A36, A38, A39, A40, A41, A42
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
113. |
A44(1), R3(1)(b)(ii) |
Designated authority – Form an opinion that a permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on grounds other than sections 34, 35, or 37 of the Act; may prepare an inadmissibility report. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
C&I Officer (Developmental)
Expertise Officer
Program Specialist
Program Coordinator |
113. |
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CPR 5:
CPC-V 6/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-V/Strategic Analysis Officer
CPC-V/Operations Manager
CPC-V/Program Specialist
CPC-V/Team Leader Mailroom/Central Registry
CPC-M/ 7Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-M/Operations Coordinator
CPC-M/Program Advisor
CPC-PRC 8/Client Services Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Program Development Officer |
114. |
A44(2) |
Delegated authority – Form an opinion that a report regarding a permanent resident for inadmissibilities under sections other than 34, 35, or 37 of the Act, is well founded; refer the report to the Immigration Division; make the prescribed removal order. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director |
114. |
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National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Directorate, Operations Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
Director, C&I Centre
Director, C&I Programs
Director, Operations
Manager, C&I Centre
Regional Manager
Site Manager
CPR:
CPC-V/Director
CPC-M/Director
National Headquarters – CIC :
Director, Case Determination
Director, Case Review |
115. |
A44(3) |
Designated authority – Impose any conditions considered necessary on a permanent resident including payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
District Director
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
Director, C&I Centre
Director, C&I Programs
Director, Operations
Manager, C&I Centre
Regional Manager
Site Manager |
116. |
A44(2) |
Delegated authority – Form an opinion that a report regarding a foreign national for inadmissibilities under sections other than 34, 35, or 37 of the Act, is well founded; refer the report to the Immigration Division; make the prescribed removal order. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Directorate, Operations Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer
Program Coordinator
Program Specialist |
116. |
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CPR:
CPC-M/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-M/Operations Coordinator
CPC-M/Program Advisor
National Headquarters – CIC:
Director, Case Determination
Director, Case Review |
117. |
A44(3) |
Designated authority – Impose any conditions considered necessary on a foreign national including payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE |
117. |
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C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer |
118. |
R228(4)(b) |
Delegated authority – Form an opinion that the foreign national is unable to appreciate the nature of the proceeding. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer |
Stays and Enforcement of Removal Orders
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
119. |
R230(1)(c) |
Delegated authority – Impose or cancel a stay with respect to a country or a place if the circumstances in that country or place pose a generalized risk to the entire civilian population as a result of any situation that is temporary and generalized. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
120. |
A50(e) |
Delegated authority – Stay a removal order and determine its duration. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
121. |
R238 |
Designated authority – Make a determination with respect to voluntary compliance of a removal order; approve or refuse choice of destination. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
122. |
R239 |
Delegated authority – Enforce a removal order. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
123. |
R240(1)(a) |
Designated authority – Verify the departure from Canada at a port of entry. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA |
124. |
R240(2) |
Designated authority – Enforce the removal order outside Canada. |
CBSA:
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
CIC:
International Region:
Deputy Program Manager
Immigration Officer
Immigration Program Manager
Operations Manager
Senior Immigration Officer
Unit Manager
FAC 9:
Diplomatic Visa Officer
LES 10:
Designated Immigration Officer (DIO)
Immigration Program Officer (IPO)
Non Immigrant Officer (NIO) |
125. |
R241(2) and (3) |
Delegated authority – Select any country that will authorize the foreign national to enter; remove the foreign national to that country. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director
Regional Director General
National Headquarters:
Director, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
Arrest / Detention
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
126. |
A55(1) |
Designated authority – Issue a warrant for the arrest and detention of a permanent resident. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
127. |
A55(1) |
Designated authority – Issue a warrant for the arrest and detention of a foreign national. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Superintendent
Supervisor, Inland Enforcement
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
128. |
A55(2) |
Designated authority – Arrest and detain a foreign national, other than a protected person. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador
Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal Code |
129. |
A55(3) |
Designated authority – Detain a foreign national or a permanent resident on entry into Canada. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region:
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador |
130. |
A55(4) |
Designated authority – Give notice to the Immigration Division that a person has been taken into detention. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
RCMP:
Pacific Region
RCMP members at Old Crow, Yukon
Prairie Region
RCMP members at Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories; and Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Tununirusiq (Nanisvik), Pangnirtung, Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Nunavut
Atlantic Region:
RCMP members at Cartwright, Churchill, Forteau, Hopedale, Newfoundland & Labrador
Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal Code |
131. |
A56 |
Designated authority – Order the release from detention of a permanent resident or a foreign national before the first detention review of the Immigration Division; impose conditions including payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
132. |
A57(3) |
Designated authority – Bring a permanent resident or a foreign national before the Immigration Division, or to a place specified by it, for a detention review. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA |
133. |
A58(1)(c) |
Delegated authority – Inquire into a reasonable suspicion that the permanent resident or the foreign national detained is inadmissible on grounds of security, or for violating human or international rights. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Officer |
133. |
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Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, National Security Screening Division, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
|
134. |
A58(1)(d) |
Delegated authority – Form the opinion whether the identity of the foreign national may be established. |
CBSA ONLY :
Domestic Regions:
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director |
135. |
A59 |
Designated authority – Receive an inmate at the end of the inmate's period of detention. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Security Guards contracted by CBSA |
136. |
A82.4 |
Delegated authority – Order release from detention of a foreign national or a permanent resident to permit departure from Canada. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
137. |
A142 |
Designated authority – Direct a peace officer or person in charge of an immigrant station to execute a warrant or written order for the arrest, detention, or removal of a foreign national. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Investigator
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
Border Services Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Manager, National Headquarters, Intelligence Development and Field Support Division, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
|
Seizure
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
138. |
A140(1) |
Designated authority – Seize and hold a means of transportation. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal Code |
139. |
A140(1) |
Designated authority – Seize and hold a document or other thing that is not a means of transportation. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Enforcement Assistant
Border Services Officer
Counterfeit Analyst
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Immigration Advisor
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
139. |
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International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal Code
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Counsellor Assistant
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer
Immigration Advisor
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Officer
Program Coordinator
Program Specialist
International Region:
Immigration Officer
Senior Immigration Officer
Operations Manager
Deputy Program Manager
Immigration Program Manager
Unit Manager |
139. |
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FAC:
Diplomatic Visa Officer
LES:
Non Immigrant Officer (NIO)
Immigration Program Officer (IPO)
Designated Immigration Officer (DIO)
CPR:
CPC-V/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-V/Strategic Analysis Officer
CPC-V/Operations Manager
CPC-V/Program Specialist
CPC-V/Team Leader Mailroom/Central Registry
CPC-M/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-M/Operations Coordinator
CPC-M/Program Advisor
CPC-PRC/Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Client Services Officer
CPC-PRC/Client Services Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Program Development Officer |
140. |
R253(1) |
Designated authority – Identify the lawful owner; give the lawful owner notice of, and reasons for, the seizure. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Enforcement Assistant
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Counsellor Assistant
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer
Immigration Advisor
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Officer
Program Coordinator
Program Specialist |
140. |
|
|
International Region:
Immigration Officer
Senior Immigration Officer
Operations Manager
Deputy Program Manager
Immigration Program Manager
Unit Manager
FAC:
Diplomatic Visa Officer
LES:
Non Immigrant Officer (NIO)
Immigration Program Officer (IPO)
Designated Immigration Officer (DIO)
CPR:
CPC-V/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-V/Strategic Analysis Officer
CPC-V/Operations manager
CPC-V/Program Specialist
CPC-V/Team Leader Mailroom/Central Registry
CPC-M/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-M/Operations Coordinator
CPC-M/Program Advisor
CPC-PRC/Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Client Services Officer
CPC-PRC/Client Services Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Program Development Officer |
141. |
R253(2), R257 |
Delegated authority – Dispose of the means of transportation, document or other thing seized. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director |
142. |
R253(2), R257 |
Delegated authority – Dispose of the document or thing seized other than a means of transportation. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Enforcement Assistant
Counterfeit Analyst
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Officer
Immigration Advisor
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
Border Services Officer
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit International, Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
142. |
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CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Counsellor Assistant
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Immigration Advisor
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Officer
Program Coordinator
Program Specialist
International Region:
Immigration Officer
Senior Immigration Officer
Operations Manager
Deputy Program Manager
Immigration Program Manager
Unit Manager
FAC:
Diplomatic Visa Officer
LES:
Non Immigrant Officer (NIO)
Immigration Program Officer (IPO)
Designated Immigration Officer (DIO) |
142. |
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CPR:
CPC-V/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-V/Strategic Analysis Officer
CPC-V/Team Leader
CPC-V/Operations Manager
CPC-V/Program Specialist
CPC-V/Team Leader Mailroom/Central Registry
CPC-M/Service Delivery Specialist
CPC-M/Operations Coordinator
CPC-M/Program Advisor
CPC-PRC/Team Leader
CPC-PRC/Client Services Officer
CPC-PRC/Client Services Team Leader
CPC-PRC /Program Development Officer |
143. |
R254(2)(b) |
Designated authority – Determine, in relation to the seizure of a means of transportation under section 140 of the Act, whether there is significant risk of being unable to recover the debt. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Director, Enforcement (EX2)
District Director (EX2)
Regional Director General |
Transporters
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
144. |
A148(1)(a) |
Designated authority – Direct a person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, and an agent for such a person, not to carry a specified person to Canada. |
CBSA:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
National Headquarters:
Director, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Manager, National Headquarters, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Manager, National Headquarters, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
CIC:
Domestic Regions:
C&I Officer, Inland
C&I Officer, Inland & Enforcement
C&I Officer, Inland, Enforcement & POE
C&I Officer, Inland & RAP/Settlement
C&I Officer (Developmental)
C&I Officer (Temporary Duty)
Expertise Officer
Program Specialist
Program Coordinator |
144. |
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International Region:
Immigration Officer
Senior Immigration Officer
Operations Manager
Deputy Program Manager
Immigration Program Manager
Unit Manager
FAC:
Diplomatic Visa Officer |
145. |
A148(1)(f) |
Designated authority – Direct a person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, or an agent for such a person, to carry from Canada a specified person. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Investigations and Removals Unit, Inland Enforcement Division, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
146. |
R261(1) |
Designated authority – Inform a transporter that the obligation to hold a person has been fulfilled. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
147. |
R262, R264, R266, R267, R268(1) |
Designated authority – Request that a transporter:
- assembles all crew aboard a vessel;
- provides written information regarding a foreign national who ceased to be a crew member;
- requests a written report from the transporter regarding stowaways;
- provides prescribed information.
|
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
148. |
R269(1)(2) |
Designated authority – Request that a commercial transporter provide, in writing, the advanced information on each passenger that it carries to Canada and the reservation information on each passenger to be carried to Canada. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Intelligence Development and Field Support Division, Intelligence & Targeting Operations Directorate , Operations Branch
Manager, National Headquarters, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
149. |
R276(1)(a), R276(4) |
Designated authority – Notify a transporter that they are or might be required to carry and escort from Canada a foreign national; accept or refuse the proposed arrangements; give written notice to the transporter of the decision; cause the foreign national to be carried from Canada at the expense of the transporter. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer |
150. |
R276(1)(b) |
Designated authority – Determine whether a foreign national to be carried from Canada by a transporter must be escorted. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director |
151. |
R279(1) and (2) |
Delegated authority – Assess an administration fee against a commercial transporter. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Junior Program Officer,
Senior Program Officer,
Senior Program Advisor,
Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
|
152. |
R280(2), R282(2), R283(2)(4) |
Delegated authority – Enter into a memorandum of understanding with a commercial transporter; consider a written submission from the transporter regarding an assessment of administrative fees; give written notice of the decision to the transporter; determine the amount of security required of a commercial transporter; determine that security is no longer required. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Manager,National Headquarters,Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
153. |
R283(1) |
Delegated authority – Require a commercial transporter to provide security for compliance with its obligations under the Act pursuant to paragraphs 148(1)(a) to (g). |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
154. |
A148(2) |
Delegated authority – Determine whether a person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, or an agent of such a person, has failed to comply with an obligation under the Act. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Regional Program Officer
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
155. |
A148(2) |
Delegated authority – Seize, detain or forfeit to Her Majesty in Right of Canada all or part of any security provided by the person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, or an agent of such a person. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
156. |
A148(2) |
Delegated authority – Seize or forfeit to Her Majesty in Right of Canada, any vehicle or other prescribed goods owned or operated by the person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, or an agent of such a person.
|
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
Director, Regional Program
District Director
Regional Director General
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
157. |
A148(2) |
Delegated authority – Detain any vehicle or other prescribed goods owned or operated by the person who owns or operates a vehicle or a transportation facility, or an agent of such a person. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Chief of operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
Director, Regional Program
District Director
Regional Director General
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch |
158. |
R286(1) |
Designated authority – Make reasonable efforts to identify its lawful owner and give notice of the seizure to that person. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
159. |
R286(2)(a)(i) |
Delegated authority – Determine the value of the seized object under subsection 148 (2) of the Act. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
160. |
R287(1) |
Designated authority – Notify the transporter that the seized object will be sold. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer |
161. |
R286(2)(a) |
Delegated authority – Dispose of a seized object under subsection 148 (2) of the Act by returning it to the transporter. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
Director, Regional Program
District Director
Regional Director General |
161. |
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National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
|
162. |
R287 |
Delegated authority – Dispose of an object seized under subsection 148 (2) of the Act by selling it. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
Director, Regional Program
District Director
Regional Director General
National Headquarters:
Manager, National Headquarters, Transportation Unit, Advance Information and Programs Division, Pre-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
|
Miscellaneous
Item |
Act and Regs.
Reference Section |
Description of Power |
Delegates / Designated Officials |
168. |
A138(1) |
Designated authority – Authorize an officer to exercise the authority and powers of a peace officer to enforce the Act. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Director General, Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Risk Assessment Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Border Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Director General, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
169. |
A138(2) |
Designated authority – In cases of emergency, employ a person to assist in carrying out duties under the responsibility of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness under this Act for no more than 48 hours. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Border Services Officer
Hearings Advisor (PM-01)
Hearings Advisor
Hearings Officer
Inland Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Regional Program Officer
International Region:
Migration Integrity Officer (MIO), International Networks Support Unit, International Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
National Headquarters:
Director General, Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Risk Assessment Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Border Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Director General, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
170. |
A138(2) |
Delegated authority – Approve continuation of employment of an assistant to carry out duties under the responsibility of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness under this Act beyond 48 hours. |
CBSA ONLY:
Domestic Regions:
Manager Detention Operations
Manager, Regional Programs
Chief of Operations
Director, Enforcement
Director, Enforcement and Intelligence
Director, Intelligence
District Director
National Headquarters:
Director General, Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Risk Assessment Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Director General, Border Operations Directorate, Operations Branch
Director General, Intelligence and Targeting Operations Directorate, Operations Branch |
171. |
A146(1), A147(1)(2) |
Delegated authority – Certify an amount or part of an amount payable under this Act as debts due to Her Majesty; order payment to the Receiver General, by a person who is or is about to become liable to make a payment to another person who is liable to make a payment under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for an activity carried out under the authority of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. |
CBSA ONLY:
National Headquarters:
Manager, Revenue Accounting and Reporting Unit, Revenue Management Division, Departmental Comptroller Directorate, Comptrollership Branch
Director, Revenue Management Division,
Departmental Comptroller Directorate, Comptrollership Branch |