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Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-03 14:30 (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 2026-02-06 22:00 (ET) 2026-02-09 06:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description The business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from 22:00 (ET) on Friday February 6, 2026 until 06:00 (ET) on…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn26-03-eng.html Ottawa, February 2, 2026 The purpose of this notice is to outline the changes to the mass adjustment process, effective February 2, 2026. All of the submission requirements outlined in Memorandum D17-2-1, Adjusting Commercial Accounting…

This bulletin to inform Trade Chain Partners (TCPs) of the importance of using the correct reason code order when submitting CAD adjustments (as single CAD adjustments or via Mass Adjustment case). When adjusting a CAD line for more than one reason, the reason codes must be entered in the correct…

(La version française suit) Updates from Public Safety Canada on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act) In this edition: Optional international reporting template Distribution of unique questionnaire links Quick tips to improve your report Manage…

Last week, in CFIA Shipment Tracker Update #2 ( link ), the folks at CFIA advised the CSCB that " the fix to restore the OMIC search capability is underway and they hope to have the issue resolved by the end of this week." CFIA confirmed that the fix was implemented and everything should be…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that it will initiate an expiry review of its order made on March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR‑2020‑001, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on July 3, 2015, in inquiry NQ‑2014‑003, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on February 2, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from the Republic of Austria. The investigation follows a complaint filed by…

Lead-acid batteries are a type of rechargeable battery commonly found in vehicles, industrial equipment, and back-up power supplies. When these batteries can no longer be used and are sent for recycling, they are considered hazardous recyclable materials (HRM) under the Cross-border Movement of…

A) Chapter 44 Chapter 44 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 44.01.21.0120 – Wood chips, wood particles, coniferous, forestry products (not manufactured): only if products are simultaneously composted and commercially packed 44.01.22.0120 – Wood chips, wood particles, non…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-03 03:00 (ET) 2026-02-03 06:00 (ET) All clients who use the eManifest, Trusted Trader, CERS and CARM Client portals Description Please note that for maintenance purposes the eManifest, Trusted Trader, Canadian…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has published its Practice Notice on the use of artificial intelligence (AI ). The Practice Notice provides guidance to participants regarding the appropriate use of AI in proceedings before the Tribunal. Avis de pratique sur l'IA Le Tribunal canadien du…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-30 08:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 1 The delay is now approximately 2 to 4 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – NISC” for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Chile: 05.10.00.1286.01 – Avian (bird) ii) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry”…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-29 08:30 (ET) 2026-01-30 05:00 (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…

The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) is experiencing delays in processing declarations. All CFIA systems are functioning as expected, and clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID). If an urgent release recommendation…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-29 08:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 1 The delay is now approximately 4 to 6 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates when new information is…