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CBSA officers seize 80 kg of cocaine at Kingsgate port of entry in B.C.

On February 5, 2026, CBSA border services officers at the Kingsgate port of entry intercepted a commercial truck carrying alcohol products returning to Canada from California. During secondary examination and with the support of CBSA’s Detector Dog Team, border services officers seized 80 kg of…

CBSA's Trusted Trader News; Winter Edition

The CBSA has published their Trusted Trader News; Winter 2026 Edition, please click here to review the newsletter in English and French. Topics in the newsletter include: Welcome New Director Trusted Traders Division Trusted Trader Member Spotlight Business Number (BN) Hijacking CARM Reminder…

CBSA seizes 1,066 kg of Cannabis in the Greater Toronto Area

From January 1 to February 28, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in conjunction with RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment (TAD), intercepted over 1,000 kg of illegal cannabis from travellers and commercial shipments leaving the country. Here are some…

RCMP lays charges after CBSA makes arrests and seizes fraudulent documents

During secondary examination at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ontario, CBSA border services officers, with the assistance of a CBSA detector dog team, located six forged passports, equipment consistent with the production of forged documents, about $24,000 worth of US and Canadian…
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Remission Eligibility Date for CN26-07

Members, we've received quite a few questions asking for clarification on the applicability of Customs Notice 26-07: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. CBSA has advised the following: Remission is permitted for eligible goods imported since December 26, 2025 in respect of surtax applied…

Export opportunities for Canadian fresh potatoes to Mexico

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached agreement with Mexico’s Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) on arrangements that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico. This agreement will help expand market…
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CSCB provides feedback on proposed updates to CBSA system outage plan

Through its participation in the Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Systems Outage Working Group, the CSCB recently had an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed updates to the outage plan resulting from the prolonged and disruptive outage for many CBSA systems in Fall 2025. You…

New zoosanitary certificate for pet food products imported from Mexico

(Le français suit) Update: The transition period has been extended to June 22, 2026. There will be further updates that will be communicated to industry via the Notice to Industry below and through email notification. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is publishing a new zoosanitary…

Amendments to the IRD – Hatching eggs and Feeder calves

(Le français suit) Update: a previous version of this email notification was sent on October 8, 2025. At that time, issues outside of CFIA’s control related to the lapse in US federal government funding meant updated health certificates could not be finalized. Updated health certificates for both…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 12, 2026

(Le français suit l’anglais) Please note that Section C of today’s message has been updated. The revised version is included below. C) Chapter 96 Chapter 96 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from all countries…
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Have your say: Global Affairs Canada seeks input on sanctions guidance

Canada’s sanctions regime is evolving every day. In this ever-changing environment, Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Sanctions Bureau is trying to ensure its guidance and compliance tools remain up to date and meet the needs of customs brokers, importers, exporters, and other trade professionals. Do…

Customs Notice 26-07: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order

1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order (Remission Order) which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes on Canadian companies and entities by providing relief for goods that are used in public health, public safety…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 12, 2026

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) AIRS was published to add the following registration type: 145 – Code to import samples of pet food to a CFIA-inspected Facility Format : Alphanumeric IID : AIRS Registration B) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 was published to: i) add a release recommendation and modify the…

U.S. legislative proposal would change requirements for non-resident importers

A new legislative proposal would impose new requirements on non-resident businesses that wish to serve as the importer of record (IOR) for imports to the United States. The Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act would require foreign companies that act as IORs to become resident importers…

Updated: Upcoming Registration Type Implementation – Early Notification

Please note there was an update to the new registration type. The revised version is provided below. 145 – Code to import samples of pet food to a CFIA-inspected Facility Format : Alphanumeric IID : AIRS Registration This advanced notice is provided to allow sufficient time for any required system…