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Start Date / Time: 2020-11-12 / 04:00 ET End Date / Time: 2020-11-12 / 07:00 ET Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please be advised that on Thursday, November 12 between 04:00 and 07:00 hours ET that certain fixes will be implemented…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 3 am (EST) to 7 am (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-10 / 11:45 ET End Date / Time: 2020-11-10 / 16:40 ET The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving…

Calling all CCS and CTCS designates, come spend an afternoon with the CSCB and Get Your Geek On! Due to our new COVID reality, the CSCB is bringing this year’s Designate Day online. The afternoon session will include interactive case studies and fun pop quizzes on current issues such as the HS…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-10 / 11:45 ET End Date / Time: No estimated time of resolution (ETR) Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI .However, there is a delay in sending outbound…

In October, the CSCB asked for feedback for a proposed webinar from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). This message is to advise that, in place of the proposed webinar, there will be a session during the CSCB virtual annual conference that will include ECCC as well as CBSA, Health Canada…

Clients Affected: ALL ARL Users, all importers and brokers. Due to Remembrance Day, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted on Wednesday November 11 will appear on the Daily Notice for Friday November 13 2020. Changement d’horaire des avis quotidiens (AQ) en raison…

Concerning the preliminary determinations with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of certain decorative and other non‑structural plywood originating in or exported from China. Decision Ottawa, November 6, 2020 Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border…

The federal government has named Hamilton a Federal Trading Zone (FTZ) in an effort to spark more business, excite investors and establish the city as a hub for international trade. "We know Hamilton has a strong economy and has been diversifying itself in recent years," Mélanie Joly, the country's…

Canada remains deeply concerned by the Government of Belarus’ ongoing campaign of repression and state-sponsored violence against public protests and the activities of opposition groups since the fraudulent presidential elections in August 2020. There are well-documented reports of human rights…

A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate slaughter”, “ Other end uses” and “Temporary stay in Canada” originating from the United Kingdom. 01.05.11.1011 - Over 3 days old. 01.05.15…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest and CERS Portal. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be available on the Remembrance Day holiday, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 between 08:00 and 16:00 (Eastern Time). Please note that…

On the morning of the U.S. election, a Vancouver radio host asked Justin Trudeau what topped his list of cross-border concerns. "Trade," the prime minister said. "Continuing access to the American market, making sure we're defending Canadian jobs, defending Canadian workers and ensuring a smooth…

It’s that time of year again, the time when the CSCB hosts its national conference, the autumn’s “must-attend” event for customs brokers and others with a direct interest in international trade. This year from December 9-11, the CSCB will be holding its National Annual Conference virtually. This…

Calling all CCS and CTCS designates, come spend an afternoon with the CSCB and Get Your Geek On! Due to our new COVID reality, the CSCB is bringing this year’s Designate Day online. The afternoon session will include interactive case studies and fun pop quizzes on current issues such as the HS…

Key Issue The CBSA and its federal partners are working with commercial stakeholders to ensure that commercial traffic is not impeded. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, November 6, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial aux intervenants de l’industrie Le 6 novembre 2020 Question clé L…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-03 / 02:30 ET End Date / Time: 2020-11-07 / 20:00 ET The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has specific responsibilities in assisting Transport Canada (TC) in administering and enforcing the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This memorandum outlines the legislation, regulations and…

This message is for all importers and customs brokers who do business with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC). Please be advised that during the upcoming statutory holiday (November 11th, 2020), the NISC will be open 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 AM but its…

UPDATE: Please be advised that the CBSA is continuing to investigate the system problem reported below. Please note new information in action required section. Start Date / Time: 2020-11-03 / 02:30 ET End Date / Time: No estimated time of resolution (ETR) Clients Affected: All clients and service…