The CBSA's strategic outcome is border management that contributes to the safety and security of Canada and facilitates the flow of persons and goods.

The CBSA has three program activities: Security, Access and Science- and Technology-based Innovation.

The Security program activity has two programs: Intelligence and Enforcement.

The Access program activity has three programs: Trade, Access Management and Recourse.

The Science- and Technology-based Innovation program activity has three programs: Business Solutions/Projects, Border Technology Operations and Laboratory and Scientific Services.