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Strong, reliable supply chains are essential to Canada's economic growth and global competitiveness. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in transportation infrastructure that improves the efficient movement of goods across the country and to international markets. Today, the Minister…

The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) is a mandatory Government of Canada initiative aimed at assembling an inventory of data on plastics in the Canadian economy from production to its end-of-life. This is a reminder that the reporting deadline for Phase 1 reporting on 2025 data is September 29, 2026…

As a member of the Industry Working Group, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has asked the CSCB to share their requested feedback from exporters who currently request ePhytos (electronic phytosanitary certificates) through My CFIA . We would appreciate your assistance in sharing the survey…

In 2026 new requirements for pet dogs, cats, ferrets and birds being exported to the European Union (EU) take affect. These changes are happening because of new EU regulations. Some key updates include: new animal health certificates new information about the number of animals that are allowed in a…

Dominic LeBlanc says 'U.S. clarifications on their other positions' would keep prospect of deal alive Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is hinting that a mutually beneficial trade agreement with our southern neighbours may still be possible after the U.S. rolled back its position on culture…

Initial retaliatory tariff list included many seafood products, mostly taxed at 25% rate Finance Canada has removed fish and seafood products from a list of counter-tariffed items, just a day after the government initially hit back at the U.S. with retaliatory measures. The government announced the…

SOR: Statutory Instruments (Regulations) SI: Statutory Instruments (Other than Regulations) and Other Documents The information in the index appears in the following order: regulations, statute(s), registration number, date and comment. Customs Tariff — Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs…

As part of its ongoing commitment to modernizing border infrastructure, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce that construction is now underway at the Pleasant Camp port of entry. Located in the Stikine region of northwestern British Columbia, the Pleasant Camp port of…

On August 26, 2026, the Regulations Amending Certain Department of the Environment Regulations, which include amendments to the Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (XBR), were published in Canada Gazette , Part II . Effective immediately, the…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry (NQ-2026-004) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury to the…

1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of an amendment to the Customs Tariff 2026 (Tariff). 2. The 2026-1 Tariff reflects a change to the description of tariff item 8507.60.20, which took effect August 6, 2026. The description is amended by replacing the reference to…

Due to discrepancies between the exchange rate source system and the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, some processed Commercial Accounting Declarations (CADs) used an inaccurate exchanges rates in duties and tax calculations. Specifically, CADs with direct shipment date of…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) is experiencing delays in processing import declarations. All CFIA systems are functioning as expected, and clients are asked to…

Point Edward, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, seized approximately 385 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck on August 13, 2026. The truck…

The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s…

Updated list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs effective September 8, 2026 Over the last several months, the Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) to conclude a mutually beneficial trade arrangement. However, the concessions that…

On August 24, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting decorative and other non-structural plywood (DONP) originating in or exported from the People's…