Yes, there is a legal mechanism to appeal a currency seizure by the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”).  You have a legal obligation to report any import and/or export of currency and/or monetary instruments of more than $Canadian 10,000 (including the equivalent in other currencies). We say “more than $Canadian 10,000”, we mean the combined

nexussmOn July 19, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued a Notice to NEXUS Member (sent by email) in which indicated that they were consulting on proposed changes and clarifications to the NEXUS Regulations.  Hidden in the Notice is some useful information about new bases for confiscation of NEXUS passes.  New NEXUS Program rules

Canadian currencyOn June 6, 2016, Cornwall Newswatch reported that on May 21, 2016 the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) seized $USD 129,000 at the Cornwall border crossing.  The money had not been reported by two travelers and was seized under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the “Proceeds of Crime Act