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The CSCB accepts nominations year-round for individuals worthy of receiving the CSCB Award of Excellence. However, if you would like your nominee to be considered for the 2026 award, we need to receive your nomination no later than Friday, June 26, 2026. This award is our highest honor, recognizing…

The CFIA has updated directive D- 97-07: Phytosanitary requirements for the importation from the United States and domestic movement of elm material ( Ulmus spp. and Zelkova spp.) to prevent the introduction and spread of Dutch elm disease ( Ophiostoma ulmi (Buisman) Nannf and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected N/A N/A All clients and services providers who transmit commercial documents using EDI, the eManifest and CERS portals. Description As summer gets underway, the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) remains committed to providing timely support to…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has led an investigation that resulted in the seizure of firearms, suppressors, and drugs in Sooke, British Columbia. On April 22, the CBSA’s Criminal Investigations Section, with the assistance of others, executed a search warrant at a residence in Sooke…

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is pleased to announce the Government of Canada has successfully established an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement with Japan. This agreement is a significant step in Canada’s ongoing preparedness efforts, helping…

Hello, Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act , Health Canada is proposing amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations. The proposed amendments would: (i) better align the PCPR with current operational policies and practices by exempting nitrification inhibitors from the PCPA…

PC Number: 2026-0593 Date: 2026-06-11 Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, makes the annexed Order Amending the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods under paragraph 53(2)(d)…

To Commercial and Trade Industry Forum Stakeholders: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce the resolution of service interruptions that led to delayed commercial messages. Consequently, on June 16th, 2026, the grace period implemented for the issuance of Administrative…

https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/controls-controles/notic… Date: June 13, 2026 Table of contents 1.0 Purpose, coverage and duration 2.0 Authority 3.0 Method of administration 4.0 Import permits 5.0 How to apply for a shipment-specific import permit 6.0 How to…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-24-eng.html Ottawa, June 27, 2025 Updated: August 1, 2025 Updated: December 24, 2025 Updated: June 13, 2026 1. This notice provides information on the application of the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (SOR/2025…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn26-13-eng.html Ottawa, June 12, 2026 1. This notice replaces the operational measures outlined in Customs Notice 25-32. 2. The information contained in this notice is applicable to importers, customs brokers (hereafter referred to as “broker”) and…

Concerning the final decisions of the investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fiber tableware originating in or exported from China. Decision Ottawa, June 12, 2026 On May 28, 2026, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border…

Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes originating from the United States: 01.01 – Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies 01.02 – Live bovine animals 01.03 – Live swine 01.04 – Live sheep and goats 01.06.13 – Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – NISC” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from: Greece: 02.06.80.5159 – Other animal 02.06.90.5169 – Other…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-06-13/html/index-eng.html Commissions Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Truck bodies — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2026-007 Expiry review RR-2025-002 — Notice of order Concrete reinforcing bar…

** Le message en français suit** Please be advised that the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for steel goods administered under the Amended Surtax Order will transition to the first quarter of year 2 on June 28, 2026. As set out in the Notice to importers: Item 82 – Steel goods – Serial No. 1163 , shipment…

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada has tabled new legislation, An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour. If adopted, the Act would reinforce Canada’s existing framework to prevent goods…