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A traveler is found to have illicit drugs concealed in their vehicle. This is an offense under which primary statute, in addition to the Customs Act?
The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) specifically governs scheduled drugs and substances, including their possession, trafficking, and import/export.
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Question: A traveler is found to have illicit drugs concealed in their vehicle. This is an offense under which primary statute, in addition to the Customs Act?
Answer options: ✅ Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Cannabis Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Excise Act
Correct answer: Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Explanation: The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) specifically governs scheduled drugs and substances, including their possession, trafficking, and import/export. The Customs Act covers the act of importing, but CDSA outlines the criminality of the substance itself.
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- Scenario 1: An individual arrives at a Canadian port of entry and declares they are a Canadian citizen. During
- Scenario 2: Which document is generally NOT accepted as proof of Canadian citizenship for entry into Canada?
- Scenario 3: A BSO encounters a situation where a traveler is verbally abusive and uncooperative during an insp
- Scenario 4: According to CBSA's Code of Conduct, what is the principle that guides officers to make decisions
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