Figure 2.1: Interception Rate Abroad for Improperly Documented Passengers, 2005–06 to 2008–09

The CBSA's interception rate abroad (i.e. the percentage of improperly documented people seeking to fly to Canada that were intercepted abroad) has remained relatively constant and high.

2005-06: 69 percent
2006-07: 67 percent
2007-08: 69 percent
2008-09: 67 percent