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Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has advised the Canada Border Services Agency that a new item (#195) has come into force on March 1st, 2026. For additional information, importers are encouraged to consult the Import of Electric Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China – Serial No. 1162. . The…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that Denmark and Germany do not accept industry issued certificates (Heat treatment certificates (HT)) for heat treated cedar ( Thuja spp.) wood products. This is based on their interpretation of EU derogations for conifers (93/365/EEC: Commission Decision of 2…

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia . The Act provides the legislative authority to implement the Canada-Indonesia agreement, which aims to: establish a free trade area in accordance with the…

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-13 , An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership . Once in force, the Act will implement the Protocol on the…

As of March 30, 2026 the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has implemented revised registration requirements for the export of Canadian origin plant-derived fertilizers to China. Those who produce, process or store plant-derived fertilizer that will be…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-05-09 06:00 (ET) 2026-05-10 06:00 (ET) 2026-05-09 07:00 (ET) 2026-05-10 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 06:00…

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 52: While the system is currently functioning well, some users may still experience residual delays on inbound and…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Chief Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from Friday, May 15, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Chief Mountain is located along Highway 6 in Alberta on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park…

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 51: As of 09:24 (ET) on May 7, 2026, CBSA is currently experiencing a delay affecting outbound messages. At this time…

Federal law enforcement agencies have successfully disrupted an organized crime group importing 248.7 kilograms of cocaine into Canada from the Dominican Republic. The investigation began on March 3, 2026, after CBSA officers in Halifax intercepted a shipment flagged by the National Targeting Centre…

A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Argentina: 01.06.32 – Psittaciformes…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2026/2026-05-06/html/index-eng.html SOR: Statutory Instruments (Regulations) SI: Statutory Instruments (Other than Regulations) and Other Documents The information in the index appears in the following order: regulations, statute(s), registration number, date 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 50: While the system is currently functioning well, some users may still experience residual delays on inbound and…

Tariff-related pressures continue to evolve and have tangible impacts across supply chains. This includes the United States’ April 6, 2026, changes to the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper and derivative products. These changes have impacted companies from a variety of sectors…

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 48: CBSA continues to process delayed commercial messages. Inbound messages are processed without delay, while…

The European Union (EU) food export requirements library webpage for fish and seafood has been updated in response to the findings of the EU’s shellfish audit on Canada’s food safety system as it relates to the production of bivalve molluscs intended for export to the EU. The main updates include…

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 47: CBSA continues to process delayed commercial messages. Inbound messages are processed without delay, while…