The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking feedback from industry with respect to the management and provision of a risk management based Alternative to Detention (ATD) program including a Community Supervision program supported with Electronic Supervision tools, for persons detained under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The information provided will contribute to the development of the CBSA’s ATD program, particularly the development of a National Community Supervision program to better respond to the Agency’s needs.
A Community Supervision Program would allow for the release of an individual from detention through the provision of supervision and community services that effectively mitigate risk of release, as identified in a supervision plan developed by the CBSA. A supervision plan could include any or all of the following elements:
reporting requirements;
specialized programming (e.g. substance abuse);
employment/education requirements; and
residency obligations
