Trade News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back on the suggestion that the U.S. may be considering pulling out of North America’s trilateral free-trade pact. When The Canadian Press asked the prime minister if he was open to separate bilateral trade pacts if the U.S. withdraws, Carney replied, “That’s…

Statistics Canada reports that in September, Canada's merchandise exports increased 6.3%, while imports were down 4.1%. Because of these strong opposing movements, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world went from a deficit of $6.4 billion in August to a slight surplus of $153 million in…

The Canada Revenue Agency’s 100-Day Service Improvement Plan, launched earlier this year to address mounting service pressures, has delivered significant progress in enhancing client experience. Focused on four priority areas; improving call response, expanding digital self-service tools, tackling…

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. Entretien planifié des systèmes de l’ACIA Dans le cadre des efforts continus de l’ACIA pour améliorer le service…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-10 14:30 (ET) 2025-12-11 01:45 (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 2025-12-10 14:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 1: The delay continues to be approximately 1 to 3 hours. The CBSA will continue to provide updates when new…

Updated instructions for completing Health Certificate for fishery products intended for export from Canada to the People’s Republic of China (CFIA/ACIA 5328) Please be advised that a clarification on how to complete the “Requisite storage and transport temperature” field on the Health Certificate…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-10 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…

Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female ambassador to the United States, will step down in the new year. Hillman was formally appointment in 2020 and played a pivotal role in negotiating the Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which is set to enter its mandatory review in 2026. She also led Canada…

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced the addition of the following groups: 764, Maniac Murder Cult, Terrorgram Collective, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS, also known as Daesh) affiliate Islamic State-Mozambique. Under Canada's Criminal Code…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-10 07:30 (ET) 2025-12-10 10:20 (ET) All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA’s Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-10 07:30 (ET) Initial investigation underway - no estimated time of resolution All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description UPDATE 1: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not…

New admissibility requirements and two registration types have been implemented in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) for commodities designated for the end use “livestock feed” from all countries. A general overview of the applicable regulations is available at the following link: https:/…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-10 07:30 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description The CBSA’s Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), eManifest Portal and CARM Client Portal (CCP)…

From kitchen cabinets to titanium, American industries accuse Canadian firms of skirting CUSMA rules As U.S. President Donald Trump sticks with his campaign of tariffs on imports from Canada, some American industries are accusing Canadian competitors of using cheap materials from China in ways that…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-09 15:00 (ET) 2025-12-10 4:25 (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 and…

Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-09 15:00 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and processing…

La Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) joue un rôle crucial dans les services de santé offerts aux travailleuses et travailleurs du Québec victimes d’une lésion professionnelle. Elle assure leur soutien en veillant à ce qu’ils reçoivent les soins et…

CBSA in Atlantic Canada: Highlights from 2025 - https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/cbsa-in-at… A significant cannabis seizure by officers in Saint John in May during an export examination, accounted for close to half the cannabis seized…

Canada’s Border Plan and Budget 2025 emphasize the importance of investing in a strong border to safeguard Canadians and our economy. As 2025 draws to a close, the work of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) across the country and around the world is demonstrating the results of this commitment…