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The problem reported below has now been resolved. __________________________ The CBSA is currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) and the eManifest Portals. The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue, but we currently do not have an…

In April, Canada's merchandise exports dropped 10.8%, while imports fell 3.5%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $2.3 billion in March to $7.1 billion in April. This was the largest deficit on record. Due to the implementation of the Canada Border Services…

The CBSA is currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) and the eManifest Portals. The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue, but we currently do not have an estimated time for its resolution. Further updates to this bulletin will be…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. -------- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) experienced system issues starting at 05:30 (ET), which may have impacted Electronic Data Interchange, the eManifest portal, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue…

A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Food service”, “Further processing for human consumption” and “Retail use” originating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon destined to New Brunswick…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) experienced system issues starting at 05:30 (ET), which may have impacted Electronic Data Interchange, the eManifest portal, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal, and the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) portal. While all affected…

This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points to note: When you click on the quiz link, you’ll be asked to enter your E-mail, and then…

Working with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to support Operation CARIBBE, d uring two maritime patrols, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall assisted in seizures of more than 1300 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. Please visit this link for more information: https://www…

UPDATE 7: Some external users may experience a 500 error when attempting to access the CARM portal (CCP) using GCKey. However, retrying the login usually results in a successful connection. We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. Next…

Please be aware that the CARM Client Portal homepage is currently displaying the following notices: CARM Client Portal (CCP) Intermittent Document Upload Issue Some external users are receiving an error message when uploading their documents to the CARM Client Portal (CCP). Since May 30th at 6:00 PM…

On June 2, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) continued its order from 2019, in expiry review RR‑2018‑004, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoelectric containers originating in or exported from China. As a result of the CITT finding, that expiry of the order…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. _______________________________________________________________________________________ We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). During…

On June 3, 2025, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act. It's reported that the Bill will ensure law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl…

Effective at 12:01am ET this morning Wednesday June 4, 2025, the US has doubled the existing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said the United States had no legitimate reason to double its tariffs. "The additional tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum…

We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). During this time, the CBSA is unable to receive all incoming data or send outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices E.g. RNS, Completeness through the CIG…

We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. The CBSA is currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the CARM Client Portals (CCP). The CBSA is actively…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound…

A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Food service”, “Further processing for human consumption” and “Retail use” originating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon: 03.07.21…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-06-02 / 16:00 (ET) Investigation still underway– no estimated time of resolution All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an…

Message en français ci-dessous Since February 16th, 2025, when applying for export permits for products to be exported to the United States under the WTO and CUSMA Sugar-Containing Product Tariff Rate Quotas and the Tariff Preference Level program, applicants have been required to provide the…