Paterson Port of Entry Redevelopment

As part of its commitment to border infrastructure enhancements, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is upgrading or replacing select land border ports of entry (POE) to modernize its custodial facilities. Included as part of this initiative, is the Paterson POE. The new building will replace the current facility that is past its lifecycle, and will be rebuilt within the existing site footprint.

This will require the construction of new buildings, infrastructure and the demolition of existing facilities. Work will be planned gradually in order to maintain the site operations at all times throughout. Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2026 and completed summer 2028.

The activities associated with the completion of the project include:

  • Conduct environmental surveys and works per Construction Environmental Management Plan(s)
  • Removal of select trees;
  • Excavation and leveling work
  • Potential management and removal of contaminated soils;
  • Construction of roadworks  and parking areas
  • Construction of new buildings, and other infrastructure;
  • Demolition of buildings, and other infrastructure;

 

As part of the project planning stage, environmental assessments were completed. An Environmental Effects Evaluation performed by WSP Engineering in 2018 included a review of biophysical, socio-economic, and health effects. In 2025, Keystone Engineering was engaged to update these reviews; consequently, a biological field assessment was completed and a Construction Environmental Management Plan was developed.

Additionally, Atkins Réalis completed an Archaeological Overview Assessment in 2025 to evaluate the potential for proposed works to impact archaeological resources. The potential for the work area was identified as "little to none," and a procedure has been established in the event of a discovery.

The CBSA has engaged, and will continue to engage, all potentially impacted Indigenous communities. As part of the construction tender, an Indigenous Participation Plan was required, and a minimum of 5% of the total contract value will be awarded to Indigenous businesses.

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Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2026 and completed summer 2028.

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Contacts

CBSA Environmental Operations
Canada Border Services Agency
Hayley Buchanan, Manager of Compliance
355 North River Road
Tower B, Floor 19
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L8
Telephone: 343-291-5284
Email: Hayley.Buchanan@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Paterson Port of Entry (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-04-01

  • Proponent

    Canada Border Services Agency

  • Authorities

    • Canada Border Services Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90366

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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