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On January 12, 2026, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited Kit Steel Inc., a family-owned reinforcing steel (rebar) fabricator. While…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), through the Canadian Centre for Veterinary Biologics (CCVB), has revised the withdrawal period for certain licensed poultry vaccines against infectious bronchitis and infectious bursal disease from 21 days to 7 days, effective February 2, 2026. This change…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-15 20:00 (ET) 2026-01-15 23:59 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description The business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from 20:00 (ET) to 23:59 (ET) on Thursday January 15, 2026…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-09 14:51 (ET) 2026-01-09 21:05 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on our direction to modernize Part II of the Seed Regulations. The consultation will be open to all interested parties, including the public, and will take place from January 6, 2026, until February 5, 2026. This is the final informal…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on January 9, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-01-03/html/index-eng.html Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Decision regarding oil country tubular goods Canadian International Trade Tribunal Expiry review RR-2024-008 — Notice of order Hot-rolled carbon steel plate File PR-2025-058 —…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-01-10/html/index-eng.html Canadian International Trade Tribunal Inquiry NQ-2025-003 — Notice of findings Certain carbon or alloy steel wire Preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-007 — Notice of determination Truck bodies

RESOLVED - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-09 14:51 (ET) 2026-01-09 21:05 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now…

Plan your year ahead with our comprehensive guide to the 2026 National Conference, AGM, and essential designate milestones. National Conference Join us in Gatineau for our premier annual event. Expect high-level networking, expert-led sessions, and industry insights at the beautiful Casino Lac-Leamy…

Exports to non-U.S. countries jumped by 15.6%, hitting record high Exports to the United States in October accounted for 67.3 per cent of all exports, the lowest non-pandemic level since the current method of data calculation was established in 1997. The value of items sent from Canada to the U.S…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-08 14:15 (ET) 2026-01-09 01:25 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d23/d23-3-1-fra.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, le 6 janvier 2026 Ce document est disponible en format PDF (668 Ko) Résumé en langage clair Public cible : Importateurs de biens commerciaux Contenu principal : Comment s'inscrire et participer au programme d…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d23/d23-3-1-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 8, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (661 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: Importers of commercial goods Key content: How to apply to and participate in the Canada Border Services…

Updates made to this D-memo The definition section has been reviewed and updated. Updates to the application section have been included to clarify the process. Updates have been made to the suspension, cancellation, appeals and reapplications sections to ensure consistency across all Trusted Trader…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d23/d23-1-1-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 8, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (319 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: importers; commercial carriers; couriers; exporters; warehouse operators; freight forwarders; shipping…

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry (NQ‑2025‑004), the Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti‑dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be…

Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Doha, Qatar, on January 18, 2026 as part of Canada's plan to double non‑U.S. exports and attract major new investment. During the visit, he will meet with the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to advance Canada‑Qatar economic ties, promote…