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The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. _______________________________________________________________________________________ We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). During…

On June 3, 2025, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act. It's reported that the Bill will ensure law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl…

Effective at 12:01am ET this morning Wednesday June 4, 2025, the US has doubled the existing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said the United States had no legitimate reason to double its tariffs. "The additional tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum…

We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). During this time, the CBSA is unable to receive all incoming data or send outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices E.g. RNS, Completeness through the CIG…

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 currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the CARM Client Portals (CCP). The CBSA is actively…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound…

A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Food service”, “Further processing for human consumption” and “Retail use” originating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon: 03.07.21…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-06-02 / 16:00 (ET) Investigation still underway– no estimated time of resolution All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an…

Message en français ci-dessous Since February 16th, 2025, when applying for export permits for products to be exported to the United States under the WTO and CUSMA Sugar-Containing Product Tariff Rate Quotas and the Tariff Preference Level program, applicants have been required to provide the…

If you plan to attend this year's conference and have not yet arranged accommodations, we recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your stay. Our room block is already full on Friday and Saturday nights but there are a few rooms available that can be reserved by phone at a standard rate of…

Public Safety Canada - News release June 3, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario A strong Canada means strong borders. Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe. The Bill will keep Canadians safe…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes with the end use “Human Consumption” and miscellaneous codes “Fully marked” and “Unstamped” originating from Paraguay: 02.02.30.5038.12 – Trimmings 02.02.30.5038.99 – Other Mises à jour ACIA-SARI le 3 juin…

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 currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the CARM Client Portals (CCP). The CBSA is actively…

The CBSA is currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the CARM Client Portals (CCP). The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue, but we currently do not have an estimated time for its resolution. Further updates to this bulletin will be provided when additional information is…

Memorandum D3-6-6: Rail Pre-Arrival and Reporting Requirements has been updated, link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-6-6-eng.html Updates made to this D-memo This memorandum has been revised to: update the definitions section remove the references to " pre-arrival" information…

le français suit PMRA Information Session. Notice of Intent NOI2025-01, Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Antimicrobial-treated Class I Medical Devices) The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) will be holding a webinar for stakeholders and the public on Friday, June 13…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-06-04 05:30 (ET) 2025-06-04 06:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data through the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). Description Please note that for maintenance purposes Customs Internet…

Incorporating international commitments made until May 2025 On May 30, 2025, the Government of Canada finalized the process to produce the latest version of ( the Guide). The new version of the Guide will bring into force the commitments Canada has made in the various multilateral export control…