However, while both the U.S. and Canadian governments expressed concerns about the trend, total seizures of Canadian pot bound for the U.S. represent just 2 percent of marijuana intercepted by U.S. officials; the vast majority of marijuana seizures are still at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The increase in seizures is largely credited to heightened border security following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

British Columbia-produced sinsemilla, a potent bud variety of marijuana, represents the bulk of seizures at the U.S.-Canada border.

"Over the last five years, organized criminal groups based in Canada have emerged as suppliers of marijuana to the United States, exercising control over production, transportation and financing," according to the report.

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