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Following a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, a 44-year-old foreign national, was sentenced on February 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court to four years imprisonment after being convicted of the following firearms-related charges: One count of Possession of a loaded…

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, advocated for forward-looking trade and economic cooperation during the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee of the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), alongside Maroš Šefčovič, EU Commissioner…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Israel and to Lebanon. This measure is being taken due to the volatile and unpredictable hostilities in the Middle East. The temporary halt, known as an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR), is imposed pursuant…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-19-eng.html Ottawa, April 17, 2025 Updated: October 17, 2025 Updated: December 24, 2025 Updated: March 6, 2026 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the amendments to the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) ("Order") which…

On February 23, 2026, CSCB President Janine Harker spoke as part of a Future Borders Coalition (FBC) roundtable on cross border trade and supply chains. In her remarks, Ms. Harker noted that , while the pending review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) rightfully occupies a central…

On March 3, 2026, the Canadian Beef Grading Agency (CBGA) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Beef grade requirements. To learn more about the proposed changes and provide your comments, visit Posted For Public Comment | Canadian Beef Grading Agency Existing grade requirements…

Please note that Section A of today’s English message has been updated. The revised version is included below. A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes originating from Argentina: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No. 01…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-03-07 05:00 (ET) 2026-03-08 04:30 (ET) 2026-03-07 05:30 (ET) 2026-03-08 05:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Saturday, March 07, 2026 from 05…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-03-07/html/index-eng.html Commissions Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Decisions regarding thermoformed molded fibre tableware NAFTA Secretariat Notice of decision Certain softwood lumber products from Canada

On March 6, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting truck bodies originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The subject goods are…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review to determine normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) exported to Canada from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) by Katsuhana…

(Le français suit) As of March 6, 2026, Canada once again recognizes Germany as free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Animals, animal products and by-products such as uncooked meat and raw hides and skins from Germany are now eligible to be imported into Canada. The official certificate accompanying…

Workers whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs will receive support to help them adapt, retrain and succeed, as a result of a partnership agreement announced today by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review to determine normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) exported to Canada from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) by Katsuhana…

Dear industry stakeholders, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to inform you of recent amendments to the EU’s phytosanitary requirements concerning regulated non-quarantine pests (RNQPs). Effective July 6, 2026, phytosanitary certificates for all plants and plant products for…

Prime Minister Carney met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marking the first bilateral visit of a Canadian Prime Minister to Australia in nearly two decades. The leaders released a joint statement outlining new partnerships in investment, defence and security, critical minerals, energy, and…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d18/d18-5-1-eng.html Ottawa, March 4, 2025 This document is also available in PDF (679 KB) This Memorandum is the reference document for applicable excise codes and applicable GST exemption codes available in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management…

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Research and educational use”, “Scientific use (research)” and “Show or Exhibition” and the miscellaneous code “From bovine or buffalo” originating from France: 04…

This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points to note: When you click on the quiz link, you’ll be asked to enter your E-mail, and then…