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CBSA makes arrest and lays charges in firearm investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has arrested and charged a resident of Brampton, Ontario, with multiple firearm-related offences following an investigation by the CBSA’s Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET). Border services officers at the CBSA’s commercial operations…

Cancelled Customs Notices - October 2026

The following customs notices were cancelled in October 2026: 23-13 Creation of Canada Border Services Agency's Excise Code E70 22-16 Notification of the requirement to present a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) import permit for handgun importations
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CTIF - Business Enhancements Committee

The CBSA Business Systems Enhancements Working Group met on September 16th, 2026. You can find the Record of Minutes from the meeting here .

Upcoming Registration Type Implementation – Early Notification

New Registration type Please be advised of the creation of the following registration type: 147 – CFIT Number Format : Alphanumeric IID : AIRS Registration This advanced notice is provided to allow sufficient time for any required system programming or related preparations. The new code has been…

Government of Canada releases What We Heard reports on fighting forced labour

Forced labour is a serious abuse of human rights and a source of unfair competition, allowing producers to reduce costs through the exploitation of workers. As Canada strengthens its economy and expands trade opportunities, the Government of Canada remains committed to promoting responsible business…

CFIA-AIRS Updates October 8, 2026

A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.07.11.5065.19 – Magallana gigas – TSN 1267873 – (Crassostrea gigas TSN 79868) – Pacific Cupped Oyster (live or non-ready-to-eat, shell on) (fresh or chilled) 03.07.11.5065.20 – Magallana gigas – TSN 1267873 –…

The third Designate Quiz of 2026 is now available!

This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. If you hold both the CCS and CTCS designations, you only need to complete the CTCS quiz. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points to…

CFIA-AIRS Updates October 7, 2026

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS code with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from the states of Maryland and New Jersey destined to British Columbia: 06.02.10.0023…
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Cargo Container Reporting Requirements Communique

The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) is dedicated to our mandate commitments to protect the health and safety concerns of Canadians, the economy, and to ensure the facilitation of the supply chain. The Customs Act , the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations and the Transportation of Goods…

CFIA-AIRS Updates October 6, 2026

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to: i) remove the miscellaneous code “> 20 kg per person” from the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from all countries: 04.07.90.0285 – Shell eggs from chicken, cooked or boiled. 04…