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Members, the CSCB continues to work with the CBSA BCCC Systems Outage Working Group representing our members interest in minimizing operational impact during a system outage. The following information was received from the BCCC Working Group. This is to confirm that the update to the System Outage…

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Samples” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Japan: 04.01.10.3501 – Skimmed milk 04.01.20.3503 – Partly skimmed milk 04.01.20.3504 – Milk…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-15 11:48 (ET) 2026-04-15 21:57 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-15 11:48 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 3 The delay continues to be approximately 3 to 5 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates when new information…

On April 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) made changes to the Grades and Requirements for Apples in the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables, a document incorporated by reference into the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Changes to documents…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-15 11:48 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 2 The delay continues to be approximately 3 to 5 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates when new information…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-19 04:05 (ET) 2026-04-19 09:45 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Sunday April 19, 2026 from 04:05 (ET) to 09:45 (ET): eManifest portal users…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-15 11:48 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-14 11:48 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…

We will be performing routine network maintenance. As a result, you may experience difficulties accessing online services during this time. Visit System maintenance for more information. Dans le cadre des efforts continus de l’ACIA pour améliorer le service à la clientèle, veuillez noter que nous…

Following successful negotiations with Brazil, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that Canada has gained market access to export aquacultured, eviscerated finfish products (including fillets and steaks) for human consumption to Brazil: Health Certificate for the Export…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) laid multiple charges against two individuals on March 18, 2026, after seizing several firearms and prohibited weapons from a residence in Ottawa, Ontario. The investigation began in January 2025 when CBSA officers at the International Mail Processing Centre…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-21 10:00 (ET) N/A All importers and brokers using the IID Description The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), on behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), would like to advise IID Trade Chain Partners of the changes to be made…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-14 11:40 (ET) 2026-04-14 19:39 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-14 11:40 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 1 The delay continues to be approximately 3 to 5 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates when new information…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected N/A N/A All EDI/Portal Clients Description When calling the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU), there are a few simple steps clients can take to receive assistance as efficiently as possible. If all officers are currently assisting other…

On April 10, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations to determine whether decorative and other non-structural plywood is being sold at unfair prices in Canada (dumped), subsidized, or both. The investigations focus on imports from producers operating in or exporting…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-04-14 11:40 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…

Over the past few months, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been working with FIFA Canada to prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 being held across Canada, Mexico and the United States, from June 11-July 19, 2026. Please click here for a letter regarding the upcoming 2026 FIFA…