Access activities include Trade, Access Management and Recourse. These ensure the lawful flow of people and goods while promoting compliance with border legislation and regulations.

Trade activities are national programs and policies relating to the administration of international trade agreements and domestic legislation with respect to trade in commercial goods.

Access Management activities provide border services that facilitate the movement of people and goods, including animals and plants.

Recourse reviews CBSA decisions related to trade programs and enforcement sanctions.

Security activities include Intelligence and Enforcement. These are designed to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.

Intelligence activities collect, analyse and distribute intelligence in support of the CBSA's programs and conduct threat and risk assessments.

Enforcement activities ensure the enforcement of all border legislation.

Science and Technology-based Innovation utilizes science and technology to modernize border management and increases the effectiveness and efficiency of border operations. Related activities include Business Solutions and Projects, Border Technology Operations, and Laboratory and Scientific Services.

Business Solutions and Projects designs, develops and delivers new science and technology solutions for the delivery of border services through major projects.

Border Technology Operations support and enhance the CBSA's current national technological infrastructure and operations capacity to deliver its services.

Laboratory and Scientific Services provide laboratory and scientific services to the CBSA, other government departments/agencies and external/international partners, particularly in relation to security and enforcement.

Lastly, Internal Services activities include: Management and Oversight, Public Policy Services, Human Resources Management Services, Financial Management Services, Supply Chain Management Services, Facilities/Asset Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Public Affairs / Communication Services, Evaluation Services, Internal Audit Services, and Other Support Services.