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Message from Global Affairs Canada: Our teams have identified the issue and are working on a solution. Currently, there is no ETA for the fix. We will keep you informed as the situation changes. Our Help Desk is available if you require immediate assistance with an urgent permitting request. Phone…

CBSA Commercial Database Scheduled Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-10-29 13:00 (ET) 2025-10-29 13:15 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit electronic commercial trade data to CBSA Description The CBSA will conduct a scheduled system maintenance of…

Prime Minister Carney concluded his visit to Singapore, where he had discussions with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, energy, defence, and technology, including advancing a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement set for 2026. Prime Minister Carney engaged with top…

Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the United States: 05.07.90.1288 – Unprocessed or raw horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks 05.07…

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…

Update 2 - Updates to the Customs Internet Gateway Web Service Standards Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-09-03 N/A All clients utilizing the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Web Service Description UPDATE 2: The Connectivity Testing for the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Web…

On October 27, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Morgan Canada Corporation, of Bolton, Ontario, and Morgan Transit Corporation of Laval, Quebec, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of truck…

Chapter 97 Chapter 97 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the United States: 97.05.22.1990.11 – Extinct or endangered animals, whole carcass or body parts, taxidermy…

Update #2: the CFIA has confirmed that this message was sent in error to external clients, which is why the links do not work. It was meant as a guidance update for inspection staff. The CFIA apologizes for the confusion and will work to ensure this doesn't happen again. Update #1: We have advised…

Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he participated in the ASEAN Summit and engaged with global leaders and investors to advance Canada’s trade, technology, and energy interests. He fast-tracked negotiations on a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, aimed at…

On September 25, 2025, CBSA officers at the Coutts border crossing seized nearly 77 kg of cocaine worth an estimated $7 million during a secondary inspection of a commercial truck entering Canada from the U.S. The Calgary-based driver was arrested, and a joint criminal investigation was launched by…

On October 9, 2025, the CSCB and the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) held the webinar "CSCB Webinar: ECCC Regulatory Compliance for the Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations". Thank you all for your active participation in the webinar, your engagement sparked numerous insightful…

On September 15, Canadian Border Services Officers at the Burnaby Container Examination Facility intercepted a shipment from China falsely declared as electric fans. Acting on intelligence from U.S. and Chinese law enforcement, they discovered 216 boxes containing nearly 20,000 cartons—about 4…

Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act , the Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary determinations on October 9, 2025, respecting the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Please see this link…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on October 24, 2025, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint…