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Drum Roll Please! Here are the 2025 CSCB Scholarship Winners….

Every year the CSCB Scholarship Committee receives many outstanding applications from candidates across the country and this year was no exception. The Guy Graveline scholarship is awarded to Leo Courtney; son of Paul Courtney who is employed by Courtney Agencies. Leo is an honour student, achieving…

LeBlanc holds ‘constructive, lengthy’ trade talks with Lutnick in D.C.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on August 26, 2025 in Washington as Ottawa looks to find relief from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on key Canadian sectors. LeBlanc’s office described the meeting, which also included Canada’s…

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect

Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect on August 27, 2025, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market. President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods. But earlier this month he signed an executive order…

Southern Ontario businesses facing trade challenges can now apply for funding

The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy. On August 26, 2025, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 27, 2025

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 27, 2025 A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, “Other end uses”, “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (research) and “Show or exhibition”…

Clarification of import requirements for taxidermied animals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated import procedures for animal products and by-products that have undergone taxidermy in another country. For taxidermied animals from countries evaluated by the CFIA for the import of animal products and by-products, a zoosanitary certificate…

CSCB Webinar: Update on Steel and Aluminum Import Requirements

In the last few months, importers have been faced with a barrage of new and evolving tariff and permit requirements for importation of steel and aluminum products. It’s a complex landscape, and it can be hard to keep everything straight. Please join us on September 11, 2025 at 1 pm ET, for a 90…

International Plant Protection Convention virtual consultation workshop

(La version française suit le texte anglais) This is a kind reminder to participate in the virtual consultation workshop on draft documents related to the standard-setting of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Date and time Date: September 3, 2025 Time: 2 to 4 pm (EDT) Microsoft…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 26, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Canadian animals returning to Canada” originating from the United States: 01.05.11.1011 – Over 3 days old. 01.05.11.1012 – Less than 3 days old. 01.05.12.1011…

Trade mission to Canada to enhance strategic partnership with Poland

The Prime Ministers of Canada and Poland met in Warsaw today to renew a log-term strategic partnership between the two countries. In addition to focused cooperation on energy, defence, and aviation, Canada and Poland agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment to create new opportunities for…

TCC25-0111 Planned CRA System Maintenance

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-08-29 20:00 (ET) 2025-09-01 14:00 (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) on Friday, August 29…
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CBSA guidance on selecting and applying the correct surtax (chart)

The CSCB has worked closely with the CBSA to develop a chart that helps customs brokers determine the applicable surtax, including whether multiple surtaxes apply (“stacked”), and which surtax codes should be used. Nickname Order Customs Notice Effective Date Surtax Applied Basis Exceptions Based on…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 25, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 31 Chapter 31 was published to add the miscellaneous codes “Mixture of fertilizer and/or supplement ingredients” and “Single material” to the following HS codes with the end use “For fertilizer or supplement”: 31.02.10.6000 – Biuret 31.02.21 – Ammonium…

New restrictions due to HPAI in Argentina

(Le français suit) Please be advised that new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been identified in Argentina. Poultry, birds (including pet birds) and certain poultry products originating from Argentina are not permitted for import into Canada. Products and by-products from birds…

Outage Resolved – CFIA SYSTEM // En service – SYSTÈME de l’ACIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) is now available. Thank you for your cooperation. Le Service de validation du SARI (SVS) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) est-sont de retour en service. Nous vous remercions de votre collaboration.