Inaugural meeting of the Commercial and Trade Industry Forum (CTIF) - Meeting Documents

July 30, 2026

The meeting documents from the inaugural meeting of the Commercial and Trade Industry Forum (CTIF) are available for review.

The CSCB will express an interest in participating in the working groups to support our members and will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Topic(s)

CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)

Release

Release - General

System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

CLVS

Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements

Accounting & Payment

CBSA Policies & Decisions

Trade Agreements

Security and Trade Facilitation Programs

Exports

My Association

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)

Obtained by CSCB on behalf of members

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The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.

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