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September 9, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today issued the following statement: “The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home. That is why the…

On September 9th, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a revised version of directive D-14-02: Hardwood Export Program . The directive has been revised to reflect recent changes to Türkiye’s Plant Protection Regulation. The changes came into force on August 4, 2026, and include…

The Department of Finance has provided additional clarification on the application of the United States Surtax Remission Order: Special Authorization Code 25-0466C remains active for aluminum products listed under Schedule 1 and 1.1 of the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) and for…

The United States has issued import bans on some Canadian-made goods, such as certain Canadian alcohol products, dairy products, and motorcycles, in response to Canada's counter-tariffs implemented on September 9, 2026. The now-banned goods were previously subject to a 50% tariff under the US…

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-09-12 06:00 (ET) 2026-09-13 06:00 (ET) 2026-09-12 07:00 (ET) 2026-09-13 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal…

On September 2, 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 steel racks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. Prior to January 1…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal submitted a report on the importation of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council including the Tribunal’s determination, reasons, and any recommendations. The purpose of this inquiry was to determine whether certain vegetable goods were being…

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…

The Department of Finance would like to ensure that the following information is provided to the importing community - Special Authorization Code 25-0466C remains in effect for aluminum inputs and for all goods listed under the United States Surtax Order (2026). There may be some confusion resulting…

On July 11, 2024, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section executed a search warrant at a residence on the North Shore of Montreal, where they seized a number of forged identity documents containing inaccurate biographical information. They also seized materials associated with the fabrication of…

Concerning the preliminary determinations of the investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Decisions Ottawa, September 8, 2026 Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import…

Concerning the final decisions with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China. Decisions Ottawa, September 8, 2026 On August 24, 2026, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency…

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/09/08/joint-statement-two-… Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney, Prime Minister Burnham, and President Macron on the two-state solution: “A two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is critical for peace, stability and…

Effective September 8, 2026, import permit applications submitted under the Import to Re-Export Program (IREP) will be eligible for a surtax exception for goods authorized under a valid IREP permit. As a result, IREP import permit applications must be submitted separately from non-IREP applications…

The Little Gold Creek port of entry in the Yukon is scheduled to close for the season on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The Little Gold Creek port of entry is Canada’s most northern border crossing with the United States and is open seasonally. It is located 105 km West…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Australia: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of…