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Chapter 19 Chapter 19 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 19.02.20.5593.01 – Pot stickers/Dumplings – with beef 19.02.20.5593.02 – Pot stickers/Dumplings – with pork 19.02.20.5593.03 – Pot stickers/Dumplings – with chicken 19.02.20.5593.04 – Pot stickers/Dumplings – with other…

Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to modify the import conditions and change the release recommendation for the following HS codes with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from the State of West Virginia: 06.02.10.0023.24 – Boxwood – unrooted plants (Buxus spp.) 06.02.90.0032…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-21 06:02 (ET) 2026-02-21 10:47 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and…

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from Türkiye and Vietnam. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/er-rre…

(Le français suit) On 19 February, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a revised version of directive D-14-02: Hardwood Export Program . The CFIA has revised the directive to add the two lined chestnut borer ( Agilus bilineatus ) and associated hosts as they are now regulated…

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president’s foreign policy and economic agenda. The decision is arguably the…

The Tariff Policy Unit is requesting your feedback on updates to Memorandum D10-18-7 - Importation of certain dairy products and the Import Control List (ICL) . Please provide consolidated comments in track changes from the attached documents to Stephanie Nakamura, Senior Program Officer, at…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-21 06:00 (ET) 2026-02-22 06:00 (ET) 2026-02-21 07:00 (ET) 2026-02-22 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Saturday February 21, 2026 from 06…

Following successful negotiations with the Sultanate of Oman, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that Canada has gained market access to export fish and seafood for human consumption to Oman. Two health certificates are available: Health certificate for the export of…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-26 10:00 (ET) N/A All importers and brokers using the IID Description The Canada Boarder Services Agency (CBSA) would like to advise IID Trade Chain Partners of an update made to the Single Window IID Data Element Matching Criteria. The…

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is amending sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (Syria Regulations). The amendments lift broad economic prohibitions that were linked to the former Assad regime that had been in place…

Update of directive D-13-02: Requirements for the evaluation and recognition of third-party auditors The CFIA revised the directive to include Third-Party Auditors of CFIA Horticulture Product Certification Programs, as well as to make some administrative changes. The requirements presented in this…

A new version of the Bovine spongiform encephalopathy import policy for bovine animals and their germplasm and by-products has been published on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. The policy has been revised to align with the current recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal…

This notice provides information about the adjusted rates of excise duty that will become payable on beer on or after April 1, 2026. EDBN36 Adjusted rates of excise duty on beer effective April 1, 2026 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/technical-informat……

Enhance your understanding of SIMA reporting and compliance! Nervous about normal values? Suspicious of subsidy amounts? The determination and reporting of anti-dumping and countervailing duties can be daunting. The CSCB’s April 2026 Designate Day is designed for those seeking a practical, hands-on…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-02-19 10:00 (ET) N/A All importers and brokers using the IID Description The Canada Boarder Services Agency (CBSA) would like to advise IID Trade Chain Partners of an update made to the Single Window IID Data Element Matching Criteria. The…

This message is to advise that A.R. Services, was recently removed from the list of approved HT evaluators by the CFIA. You can find the list of recognized HT evaluator on the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT program) webpage Please contact your local plant protection…