Behind the scenes at the CBSA Lab: Using great chemistry to protect our borders

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(Scientist Patrick on screen)

Hi, I'm Patrick. Here to show you the important work we do here as chemists

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at the CBSA Lab. Think of us as detectives

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who find even small amounts of illegal materials,

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such as drugs, in seized items;

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who test alcohol, tobacco and cannabis

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to make sure they meet legal requirements;

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and who examine imports

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to identify the precise materials they are made of

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to collect the right tariffs.

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The work we do here helps keep our communities

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safe and our economy strong.

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We are always on the lookout for new talent.

For more information, search "corporate jobs" on our website.

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