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Req # A-2021-10119
Records from January 1, 2019 to May 12, 2021, on the procedures and uses made of Ministerial relief for individuals seeking entry to or in Canada who otherwise would be inadmissible without that relief, the impact of this system on the immigration and refugee system, on individuals and community, and alternative relief remedies, or changes possible in classifying individuals as posing threats to national security, making them inadmissible. Statistics from January 1, 2010 to May 14, 2021, concerning applications to the Minister for relief, length of time in each case for replies, relief granted in each case, relief denied in each case, length of time after denial to deportation in each case, follow ups where relief is granted if available. Additionally, any Briefing notes, summary notes on ministerial relief applications made public in the last two years and internal reaction, reviews or actions. A list of other matters involving individuals or groups and national security that require ministerial approval.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2021-05464
Statistics from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2020, on the number of removal cases involving failed refugee claimants in which children who are Canadian citizens were removed or left with their parents, broken down by type of removal. Aditionally, memos, and current training materials, guidance notes, operational guidelines on how to conduct removals when dependent children are Canadian citizens. This is limited to electronic records and excludes records requiring consultations with the Privy Council Office or the Department of Justice.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2017-08986
Briefing materials prepared for the Minister Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and his staff from November 1, 2016 to June 12, 2017, regarding the number of asylum claimants who entered Canada illegally. This includes information on the claimants including the non-official border crossing point used, their country of origin, how many were detained pending their Immigration and Refugee Board hearing, and for those not detained the communities they settled in.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2020-18814
Phase 2 of A-2019-08108 involving 4 emails and attachments, from February 15, 2019 to May 6, 2019, belonging to Mike Sauve. This excludes records requiring consultation with the Privy Councils Officer or the Department of Justice.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2020-12474
Records from January 1 to December 31, 2018, including Memorandum of Understandings, agreements and related policy documents regarding information sharing on foreign nationals entering Canada between the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the CBSA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This includes any relevant documents that were in force or applicable during this period such as any policies or guidelines pertaining to the arrest of foreign nationals at ports of entry.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2020-15199
Communication from April 1 to September 30, 2020, to or from the Canada Border Services Agency Management, Labour Relations and Finance divisions in Southern Manitoba District regarding travel status, paid meals, meal allowances, travel time, meals on travel status, travel for relief at outports, and the National Joint Council travel directive. Additionally, any travel related emails to or from Julie Baines.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Req # A-2021-09678
Electronic records from April 1, 2020 to May, 2021, of all emails Director Joe McMahon sent or received, containing any of the following names: Fontana, Vandal, or Robichaud.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2021
Nothing to report this month
Organization: Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
Req # A-2016-08103
Reports, communiques and directives from January 1 to December 31, 2014, pertaining to the general subject of removal of people to China during this period.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2020
Req # A-2016-10749
Briefing Notes: 16-01003 - Annual Update to the Canada Border Services Agency Forward Regulatory Plan, March 15, 2016; 16-01025 - Draft Opening Remarks - Supplementary Estimates C/Main Estimates, March 4, 2016; 16-01285 -Request from Global Affairs Canada, March 18, 2016; and 16-01419 - Stays of Removal and Case Management, May 20, 2016.Organization: Canada Border Services Agency
September 2020