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TCC25-0112 Labour Day Holiday / TCC25-0112 Congé de la fête du travail

TCC25-0112 Labour Day Holiday Labour Day Holiday TCC25–0112 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-09-01 00:01 (ET) 2025-09-01 23:59 (ET) All clients and services providers who transmit commercial documents using EDI, the eManifest and CERS Portals. Description The Technical…

CSCB Labour Day closure

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labour Day.
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Surtax Removal Under CUSMA: CSCB Seeks Administrative Clarity

The CSCB has received multiple inquiries this week further to the Government of Canada’s announcement that effective September 1, 2025, Canadians can expect the removal of surtax on certain goods that qualify for CUSMA. The CSCB reached out to the CBSA to get the status of the administrative…

Canada to resume free trade talks with Mercosur

Canada and South American bloc Mercosur will resume negotiations for a free-trade agreement, Brasilia and Ottawa announced on Monday, August 25th, after a meeting in Brazil's capital. Mercosur, whose rotating presidency is currently held by Brazil, is a major exporter of beef, soybeans and minerals…
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Drum Roll Please! Here are the 2025 CSCB Scholarship Winners….

Every year the CSCB Scholarship Committee receives many outstanding applications from candidates across the country and this year was no exception. The Guy Graveline scholarship is awarded to Leo Courtney; son of Paul Courtney who is employed by Courtney Agencies. Leo is an honour student, achieving…

LeBlanc holds ‘constructive, lengthy’ trade talks with Lutnick in D.C.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on August 26, 2025 in Washington as Ottawa looks to find relief from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on key Canadian sectors. LeBlanc’s office described the meeting, which also included Canada’s…

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect

Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect on August 27, 2025, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market. President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods. But earlier this month he signed an executive order…

Southern Ontario businesses facing trade challenges can now apply for funding

The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy. On August 26, 2025, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 27, 2025

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 27, 2025 A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, “Other end uses”, “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (research) and “Show or exhibition”…

Clarification of import requirements for taxidermied animals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated import procedures for animal products and by-products that have undergone taxidermy in another country. For taxidermied animals from countries evaluated by the CFIA for the import of animal products and by-products, a zoosanitary certificate…

CSCB Webinar: Update on Steel and Aluminum Import Requirements

In the last few months, importers have been faced with a barrage of new and evolving tariff and permit requirements for importation of steel and aluminum products. It’s a complex landscape, and it can be hard to keep everything straight. Please join us on September 11, 2025 at 1 pm ET, for a 90…

International Plant Protection Convention virtual consultation workshop

(La version française suit le texte anglais) This is a kind reminder to participate in the virtual consultation workshop on draft documents related to the standard-setting of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Date and time Date: September 3, 2025 Time: 2 to 4 pm (EDT) Microsoft…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 26, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Canadian animals returning to Canada” originating from the United States: 01.05.11.1011 – Over 3 days old. 01.05.11.1012 – Less than 3 days old. 01.05.12.1011…

Trade mission to Canada to enhance strategic partnership with Poland

The Prime Ministers of Canada and Poland met in Warsaw today to renew a log-term strategic partnership between the two countries. In addition to focused cooperation on energy, defence, and aviation, Canada and Poland agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment to create new opportunities for…

TCC25-0111 Planned CRA System Maintenance

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-08-29 20:00 (ET) 2025-09-01 14:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description The business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from 20:00 (ET) on Friday, August 29…