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In Memoriam: Carrie Ann Beck

The CSCB has learned of the passing of Carrie Ann Beck, a long-time CCS designate who held the designation since 2006. Carrie had a rewarding 25+ year career in the logistics field, most recently as Branch Manager, Purolator Logistics. She was well respected by her team whom she was very proud of…

CFIA-AIRS Updates May 14, 2026

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human Consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Research and educational use”, “Samples” and “Show and Exhibition” and the miscellaneous code “From bovine or buffalo” originating from…
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Div 26 of Bill C-15; donated goods for drawback

Members, this afternoon the CSCB held a productive discussion with a Senior Director at the Department of Finance regarding Division 26 of Bill C‑15, The Budget 2025 Implementation Act, which proposes amendments to the Customs Tariff to allow donations to registered charities to qualify for drawback…

CBSA's Non-Resident Importer Guide for CARM

CBSA has created a new document; the Non-Resident Importer Guide, providing tips, link and step by step instructions on how to register in the CARM Client Portal. Please click here for the link or click here to download the pdf version. User are also able to access the document through the CARM home…

TCC26-0095 CRA System Scheduled Maintenance

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-05-16 03:00 (ET) 2026-05-16 7:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description Please note that due to the planned CRA system maintenance, the business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from…
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Updated: CTIF Member Application / Demande d'adhésion FISCEC

Following is a message from the BCCC. Please note that we have updated the form contained in our May 7, 2026, message found here . Good day, This is a reminder that the CTIF applications are due on May 22, 2026. You are required to apply for CTIF even if you are a former BCCC member. Please note, we…

CFIA-AIRS Updates May 13, 2026

A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Brazil: 01.06.32 – Psittaciformes…

Trade controls training request

Following is a message from the Export and Import Permits Act Operations and Digital Innovation Division of Global Affairs Canada. Your expertise and perspective are needed to shape the training and resources we will provide over the coming year. To ensure we are responsive to your needs, we invite…

Little Gold Creek port of entry to open for summer season

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Friday, May 15, 2026. Seasonal hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time, seven days a week. The port is scheduled to remain open…

Export requirements for oak and chestnut wood to the European Union

Update on EU Phytosanitary Requirements for oak and chestnut wood originating in Canada On April 17, 2026, the European Union (EU) notified countries where the two-lined chestnut borer ( Agrilus bilineatus ) is present, including Canada and the United States, that wood of oak and chestnut must meet…
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Reminder: Help Support the Next Generation of Canada’s Customs Brokers

The CSCB is seeking two (2) additional volunteers for its Scholarship Committee. Prospective committee participants must be available to participate in virtual meetings for scholarship application review between May and August. Scholarship Committee volunteers cannot be related to a scholarship…

Processing Delays – CFIA Import Declaration

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 continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Integrated Import…

Outage Resolved – CFIA SYSTEM // En service – SYSTÈME de l’ACIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is now available. Thank you for your cooperation. Le Système automatisé de référence à l’importation (SARI) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) est de retour en service. Nous vous remercions de…

Outage – CFIA SYSTEM

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is temporarily unavailable. We are actively working on restoring service, and we will update you with the latest information. Thank you for your cooperation Hors service – SYSTÈME de l’ACIA Le Système automatisé de…

Part 2 of 2: CFIA-AIRS Updates May 12, 2026

D) Chapter 20 Chapter 20 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from: i) Cyprus, Estonia, Luxembourg, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Slovenia and…