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The close and long-standing relationship between Canada and Mexico has created greater certainty, security, and prosperity for both nations. Now, as the world order changes rapidly, Canada and Mexico are elevating this partnership. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the President of…

The CFIA has negotiated a new certificate for the export of milk and milk products for animal consumption to Chile (HA2627). The certificate is, or will soon be, available through your local CFIA office and may be used immediately. Effective immediately, the certificate template T.02 – Health…

Global Affairs Canada has published the utilization reports for the second quarter of the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) covering certain steel goods listed under item 82 of the Import Control List (ICL), as established by the Order Amending the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel…

The following customs notices were cancelled on August 28, 2025: Customs Notice 24-13 Notification of Change to the Criminal Code Definition of Prohibited Firearms Customs Notice 24-01 Notification of the requirement to present Global Affairs Canada (GAC) import permits for all “new“ restricted…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. End Date / Time 2025-09-18 13:15 (ET) The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-18 11:30 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in…

From September 25 to December 17, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be adding temporary conditions to Safe Food for Canadians licences for the importation of romaine lettuce from the United States, including salad mixes containing this lettuce. During this period, importers will be…

As of September 9, 2025, Canada once again recognizes Austria as free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Animals, animal products and by-products such as uncooked meat and raw hides and skins from Austria are now eligible to be imported into Canada. The official certificate accompanying shipments of…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. End Date / Time 2025-09-17 21:14 (ET) The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and…

Canada is expected to announce it's launching formal consultations on the North American trade pact within the next week, after the Trump administration kicked off its own review and the U.S. ambassador said a larger deal is "not going to happen" soon. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's…

On September 17, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of steel strapping, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Korea, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the…

UPDATE 1: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data…

The Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) has published the following: First Report Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) 45th Parliament, 1st Session Study Measures Relating to the Canadian Border Services Agency’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system Pursuant to…

Start Time 2025-09-17 12:00 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending…

Mexico has started a public consultation process to gather information on the functioning of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) , the government's official gazette said on Wednesday. The agreement's review is formally planned for early 2026, although Mexican officials have expressed…

The U.S. Trade Representative is set to begin 45 days of public consultations ahead of the mandated review of the trade agreement, better known as CUSMA, next year. A preliminary Federal Register notice published today, September 17, 2025, advised there also will be a public hearing in November…

On September 16, 2025, the Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on the imports of Fresh Mushrooms from Canada, tariff classification of 0709.51.0100. The petition alleges dumping margins of 32.14% and 44.73%. The Department…

Customs Notice 24-26: Firearms Licence Requirement for the Importation of Ammunition, Cartridge Magazines and Firearm Parts by Individuals or Non-Residents, found here, https://cscb.ca/en/article/customs-notice-24-26-firearms-licence-requir… has been cancelled on…

On September 16, 2025, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the signing of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with Portugal. This GSOIA will assist…

On September 16, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), made preliminary determinations of dumping respecting steel strapping originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of Korea (South Korea), the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) and the Socialist…