TCC26-0079 System Outage Contingency Plan Update

April 17, 2026

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The purpose of this message is to confirm that an update to the System Outage Contingency Plan (SOCP) has been published to the CBSA website on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The SOCP is available at: System Outage Contingency Plan: CBSA commercial systems

Summary of updates:

Complete review for clarity and consistency
Clarity on the requirements to submit electronic data
Clarity added on various stakeholder roles
Extensive definitions section added
Charts are now separated into import and export for clarity
Charts now separate for data transmission and arrival messaging transmission
Section CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) procedures updated to reflect the end of the transition measures
Procedures for urgent shipments added

Action Required

Please review the updated System Outage Contingency Plan: System Outage Contingency Plan: CBSA commercial systems

Mise à jour du plan d'urgence en cas de panne du système

Le présent message a pour but pour confirmer les mises à jour du Plan d'urgence en cas de pannes de système (PUPS) qui a été publié le jeudi 16 avril 2026 sur le site de l’ASFC.

Le PUPS est disponible à : Plan d'urgence en cas de pannes de système : Systèmes commerciaux de l'ASFC

Sommaire des mises à jour:

Révision complète pour plus de clarté et de cohérence
Clarté sur les exigences de soumettre les données électroniques
La clarté apportée à divers rôles des parties prenantes
Ajout d'une section exhaustive de définitions
Les tableaux sont désormais séparés selon l'importation et l'exportation pour plus de clarté
Les tableaux sont désormais séparées selon la transmission des données et la transmission des messages d'arrivée
La section des Procédures en vertu du système de Gestion des cotisations et des recettes de l'ASFC (GCRA) a été mises à jour afin de refléter la fin des mesures de transition
Procédures pour les expéditions urgentes ajoutées

Action requise

Veuillez consulter la mise à jour du Plan de contingence en cas de panne de système: Plan d'urgence en cas de pannes de système : Systèmes commerciaux de l'ASFC

Topic(s)

Release

System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Disclaimer

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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