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If you’ve been working in Canadian customs or trade compliance for more than a few months, you already know how quickly things can shift. A tariff is suddenly subject to SIMA duties. CARM functionality changes. A government directive lands on a Friday afternoon with implementation expected Monday…

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Internal Trade and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, sent a letter to his counterparts in the United States and Mexico, Ambassador Greer and Secretary Ebrard, titled Canada’s Recommendations for the Joint Review of CUSMA. Click here for the…

The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10 per cent or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labour. The report released early Wednesday by the U.S. Trade Representative said Canada, Mexico…

Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed. In a letter to his American and Mexican counterparts, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the country is seeking renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement…

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s expiry review (RR-2025-002), the Tribunal today continued its order made on October 14, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-003, concerning the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from China, Korea and Türkiye, and the subsidizing of such products…

The CFIA plans to update traceability requirements for goats, sheep, and cervids to bring them in line with requirements similar to cattle and bison, along with pig traceability requirements supported by the industry. New movement reporting requirements for cattle and bison will not move forward at…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-12-1-eng.html Ottawa, June 2, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (431 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: Individuals and commercial importers interested in bringing cars and other vehicles into Canada temporarily, permanently…

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada‑U.S. Trade, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with leaders from Canada’s oil and gas sector to discuss priorities for the upcoming CUSMA…

A) Chapter 07 Chapter 07 was published to add a registration type and modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing, “Scientific use (Research)” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Chile: 07.05.11.3001.04 – Containing chicken 07.05.11.3001.05 –…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-25 08:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 60: While the system is currently functioning well, some users may still experience residual delays on inbound and…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-25 08:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 58: As of 18:19 (ET) on June 1, 2026, CBSA continues to process delayed commercial messages. Inbound messages are…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-06-01 10:45 (ET) 2026-06-01 12:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP). Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. Registration and Enrollment via the CARM Client Portal are currently unavailable. We will provide…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-06-01 10:45 (ET) Initial investigation underway All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP). Description Registration and Enrollment via the CARM Client Portal are currently unavailable. We will provide updates as new information becomes…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated an administrative review (review) to determine normal values and export prices applicable to copper pipe fittings (CPF) originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (China), the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the…

Members, please note that the CCP homepage is currently displaying the following new message: Registration and Enrollment via the CARM Client Portal are currently unavailable. The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue, but we currently do not have an estimated time for its resolution. We…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” originating from New Zealand: 05.07.90.1290 – Taxidermist-prepared horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks ii) modify the import conditions of the following…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-05-30/html/index-eng.html Commissions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-010 — Notice of determination Certain unarmoured building cables

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-4-3-eng.html Ottawa, May 29, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (338 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: Importers of commercial goods. Key content: Provides information about the administration of the rules of origin and…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-10-01 N/A All clients and service providers who transmit IID data using EDI Description Correction to the bulletin title. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has proposed regulatory changes for aluminum importations that are subject to the Aluminum…