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TCC25-0082 Intermittent Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Outage

We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for some 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…

TCC25-0081 CERS and eManifest Portals Intermittent Access Problem

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…
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Unity Global Customs Brokers Inc. – CSCB Membership Application

We received an application for membership from Unity Global Customs Brokers Inc. The CSCB contact is Riddhi Panchal, Director, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in May 2023. The contact information follows: Unity Global Customs Brokers Inc. 34 Merrybrook Trail Brampton, ON…

Updated: Customs Notice 22-12: Ukraine Goods Remission Order

CBSA has updated Customs Notice 22-12: Ukraine Goods Remission Order with the new end date of June 9, 2026 . 2. Remission is granted of the customs duties paid or payable in respect of goods that originate in Ukraine and are imported during the period beginning on June 9, 2022 and ending on June 9…
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CARM SOA Delay

Members, we have been advised some brokers and importers have not yet been able to download this month's SOA in their CARM portal. This morning we reached out to the CBSA and they advised: There is a delay for SOAs as they are still being sent so some TCPs/brokers. The process should be completed…

Changes to the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria

The following update is effective June 26, 2025 at 10:00 (ET). Health Canada has identified some matching discrepancies within the documents posted on the Open Government Registry. Please note that some changes impact only the English version while other changes are only for the French version…

Canada joins new NATO Defence Investment Pledge

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that Canada and its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies have agreed to a new Defence Investment Pledge of investing 5 per cent of annual GDP by 2035 to ensure our individual and collective security. The commitment aligns with Canada’s…

For action, CIFER registration renewal window opening on July 1, 2025

This message is a reminder to companies (manufacturers, processors, storage facilities) whose products are exported to China and are registered in the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system, which is administered by the General Administration of Customs China (GACC). Please note…
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CFIA Briefing Session for Associations

Last week, the CSCB and IE Canada were invited to join a CFIA briefing session where the CFIA discussed new initiatives such as CFIA Maintenance Page updates (now live) and changes to SWI and AIRS Management Updates (coming soon). Please see below for our notes for members. CFIA Maintenance Page The…

CBSA seizes 187 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge

On June 12, 2025 CBSA border services officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry, with the assistance of a detector dog, performed a secondary inspection on a commercial vehicle from the US. During that inspection they discovered 161 bricks of suspected cocaine, weighing 187 kg, with an…
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CSCB Decision-Making Tool for New Importer of Record Liability

On January 1, 2026, changes are coming to the Customs Act, and customs brokers will need to prepare for the potential of new liability when their business number is used. As part of our advocacy efforts, the CSCB has created a decision-making tool/placemat, with definitions and links to reference…

Prolonged processing times for animal pathogen import permits

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing prolonged processing times for import permits for animal pathogens . The average time for processing is currently estimated at 17 weeks, and complex requests or requests with missing information may take longer. Applicants are…
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Global Affairs Canada; EIPA and EICS guidance

Members, last week we shared the article Canada bolsters its measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries which mentions that the Government of Canada is considering the implementation of additional retaliatory measures related to steel imports. In light of that…

Canada announces new, strengthened partnership with the European Union

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Together with President Costa and President von der Leyen, the Prime Minister announced they will forge a new, ambitious, and comprehensive partnership. The New EU…

CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to Israel

The CBSA has a legal obligation to remove inadmissible people as soon as possible. Everyone ordered removed from Canada is entitled to due process before the law. Once individuals have exhausted all legal avenues of appeal, they are expected to leave Canada or be removed. However, when c ountries…

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 25: COMMISSIONS

CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT Thermal paper rolls — Decision On June 12, 2025, the CBSA initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls originating in or exported from China. The alleged dumped and subsidized goods are…

CFIA-AIRS Updates June 23 2025

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to modify the instructions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding” and “Other end uses” originating from Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta…