TCC26-0140 - Single Window Initiative – Name Change

September 23, 2026

Start Date / Time	End Date / Time	Clients Affected
N/A	N/A	All clients and service providers who transmit IID data using EDI
Description
This notice is being issued to advise trade chain partners (importers and brokers) that the Canada Border Services Agency is renaming the “Single Window Initiative (SWI)” to the “Customs Single Window (CSW)”. As such, all future correspondence will refer to this release service option as the Customs Single Window. In addition, all D-memorandum and the CSW webpage will be updated to reflect this new name as these documents are being reviewed/revised as a result of changes that are required (i.e. these updates will be made over time).
Action Required
No action required.

TCC26-0140 - Initiative du guichet unique – Changement de nom

Date / heure de début	Date / heure de fin	Les clients affectés
S.O	S.O	Tous les clients et fournisseurs de service transmettant des documents commerciaux de Déclarations intégrées des importations (DII)
Description
Le présent avis est publié afin d’informer les partenaires de la chaîne commerciale (importateurs et courtiers) que l’Agence de services frontaliers du Canada renomme le <<Initiative Guichet Unique (IGU)>> pour le << Guichet unique des douanes (GUD)>>. Par conséquent, toute la correspondance future fera référence à cette option de service de mainlevée comme étant le Guichet unique des douanes. De plus, tous les mémorandums D et la page web du GUD seront mis à jour pour refléter ce nouveau nom, car ces documents sont examinés ou révisés à la suite des changements nécessaires (c.-à-d. que ces mises à jour seront effectuées au fil du temps).
Action requise
Aucune mesure requise.

Topic(s)

CBSA Policies & Decisions

CBSA Other

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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