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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…

Update on EU Phytosanitary Requirements for Oak and Chestnut wood originating in Canada On December 8, 2025, the European Union (EU) notified countries where the two-lined chestnut borer ( Agrilus bilineatus ) is present, including Canada and the United States, that new phytosanitary requirements…

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, met with the delegation led by the Presidential Special Envoy for Strategic Economic Cooperation and Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Korea, Hoon-Sik Kang…

Minister Tim Hodgson concluded a trade‑focused mission to India, where he met senior government counterparts and major energy companies during India Energy Week to advance opportunities for deeper bilateral commerce and investment. The visit included the relaunch of the Canada–India Ministerial…

Please be advised that the CBSA requires all clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) web service to meet the following technical specifications before March 3, 2026 (in 4.5 weeks): • HTTP requests must meet HTTP 1.1 standards. • Transport Layer Security (TLS) must meet TLS 1.3 standards. •…

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 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 2026-02-03 07:00 (ET) 2026-02-03 07:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data through the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). Description Please note that for maintenance purposes Customs Internet Gateway clients may not be able…

La CNESST rappel aux employeurs du Québec que la période de production de la déclaration des salaires 2025 est en cours. Elle doit être transmise avant le 15 mars 2026 pour éviter la pénalité et les intérêts de retard. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/fr…

Further to the CFIA Shipment Tracker Update from January 19, the CFIA has advised 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.

Reminder: CFIA import requirements for taxidermied animal products entering Canada have been updated. For taxidermied animals originating from countries that have been evaluated by CFIA for the import of animal products and by-products, a zoosanitary certificate is now required. The certificate must…