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Notice on Consumer Price Index Adjustments to CBSA Commercial and Trade Fees

Please find the attached notice regarding the annual adjustment of service fees for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Commercial and Trade programs. In accordance with the Service Fees Act (SFA), the CBSA is required to adjust specific fees annually to account for inflation. The adjusted…

CBSA seizes 111 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge

On February 19, 2026, a commercial truck arriving at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry from the United States was referred by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the trailer, border services officers found and seized 111.4 kg of…

CSCB/CIFFA Webinar: US Tariffs, Refunds, and Next Steps

CSCB and CIFFA are pleased to jointly host this free webinar to examine essential information for managing US tariff refunds. The US Government collected an estimated US$175 billion in IEEPA tariffs. The US Supreme Court has ended the IEEPA tariff program. In Learning Resources, Inc. et al. v. Trump…

Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India's Modi

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart announced Monday what they’re a calling a “new partnership,” a series of multi-million dollar deals and a commitment to sign a free trade agreement by year’s end as the two look to turn the page on years of frosty bilateral relations marked by…

Import Permit Applications for Electric Vehicles (EV) from China

Starting March 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, the New EICS system will support permit applications for imports of electric vehicles (EVs) from the People’s Republic of China. This update aligns with Prime Minister Carney’s recently announced strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China…

China suspending some agricultural tariffs on Canada starting March 1

China to suspend 100% tariffs on Canadian canola, 25% tariffs on lobster, crab China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark ‌Carney struck an initial deal with China…

Publication of the Order amending the Export Control List

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This email is to inform you that the Order amending Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 was published in Canada Gazette , Part II, on February 25, 2026 The amendments to Schedule 3 (the Export Control List ) include the addition of…
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CARM - Missing DNs and SOAs

Members, you've reported that some Daily Notices and SOAs have been missing this week. We have escalated these issues to the CBSA and will advise members when we receive a response.

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 4

February 25, 2026 SOR: Statutory Instruments (Regulations) SI: Statutory Instruments (Other than Regulations) and Other Documents The information in the index appears in the following order: regulations, statute(s), registration number, date and comment. Preclearance in Canada Regulations —…

Canada prevents illegal export of over one million kilograms of waste

During the fall of 2025, Canada intercepted more than one million kilograms of hazardous waste before it was exported, as part of Operation Demeter XI. Operation Demeter is an annual global enforcement operation led by the World Customs Organization which brings together international partners to…

What we heard – Proposals to modernize Canada’s seed regulatory framework

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) sought feedback on the policy paper outlining CFIA’s direction to modernize Parts I, III and IV of the Seed Regulations from July 29 until October 3, 2025. A summary report outlines what we heard from 400 stakeholders, including organizations and other…
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Preparing for the 2028 WCO HS Amendments

Based on member feedback, we posed the following questions to the CBSA, related to 2028 World Customs Organization (WCO) HS amendments: Could you please advise if the CBSA intends to engage with interested stakeholders regarding the future customs duty mechanisms for these products? If an additional…