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Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-09-15 03:00 (ET) 2026-09-15 06:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description Please note that due to the planned CRA system maintenance, the business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from…

The Department of Justice consolidated regulations for the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) has now been updated with the June 2026 amendment. Those changes can be found in this Trade News article from June 26, 2026; Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) June 2026…

A) Chapter 19 Chapter 19 was published to add the end uses “Canadian goods returning to Canada”, “Further processing for human consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Sample for testing” and “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” to the following HS code originating from all…

Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that the Dominican Republic (DR) has approved imports of Canadian beef and beef products, including offal, from cattle of all ages. This decision restores access to an important Caribbean market for the first time since 2003, when the DR…

Ottawa, September 11, 2026 Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting whole potatoes imported from the United States of America, for use or consumption in the province of British Columbia. Please visit this link for more…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/2026-09-12/html/index-eng.html Commissions Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Steel racks — Decisions Truck and bus tires — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Expiry review RR-2026-006 — Notice of expiry review of finding…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-19-eng.html Ottawa, April 17, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the amendments to the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) ("Order") which is intended to minimize the negative effects of…

September 9, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today issued the following statement: “The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home. That is why the…

On September 9th, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a revised version of directive D-14-02: Hardwood Export Program . The directive has been revised to reflect recent changes to Türkiye’s Plant Protection Regulation. The changes came into force on August 4, 2026, and include…

The Department of Finance has provided additional clarification on the application of the United States Surtax Remission Order: Special Authorization Code 25-0466C remains active for aluminum products listed under Schedule 1 and 1.1 of the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) and for…

The United States has issued import bans on some Canadian-made goods, such as certain Canadian alcohol products, dairy products, and motorcycles, in response to Canada's counter-tariffs implemented on September 9, 2026. The now-banned goods were previously subject to a 50% tariff under the US…

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-09-12 06:00 (ET) 2026-09-13 06:00 (ET) 2026-09-12 07:00 (ET) 2026-09-13 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal…

On September 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting steel racks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. Prior to January 1…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal submitted a report on the importation of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council including the Tribunal’s determination, reasons, and any recommendations. The purpose of this inquiry was to determine whether certain vegetable goods were being…

Update on EU Phytosanitary Requirements for oak and chestnut wood originating in Canada On April 17, 2026, the European Union (EU) notified countries where the two-lined chestnut borer ( Agrilus bilineatus ) is present, including Canada and the United States, that wood of oak and chestnut must meet…

The Department of Finance would like to ensure that the following information is provided to the importing community - Special Authorization Code 25-0466C remains in effect for aluminum inputs and for all goods listed under the United States Surtax Order (2026). There may be some confusion resulting…

On July 11, 2024, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section executed a search warrant at a residence on the North Shore of Montreal, where they seized a number of forged identity documents containing inaccurate biographical information. They also seized materials associated with the fabrication of…