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Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has advised the Canada Border Services Agency that a new General Import Permit (GIP) will be created within the Single Window, Integrated Import Declaration (IID), release service option 911. GIP 83 will be collected on the IID for the processing of shipments that contain…

On July 23, 2025, during a secondary inspection, CBSA officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry found 197kg of suspected cocaine in the trailer of a commercial truck, with an estimated street value of almost $25million. An Ontario resident has been charged with Importation of Cocaine, and…

The CSCB is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025-2026 Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. This interactive online course emphasizes the four major customs processes in Canada: reporting, release, accounting, and payment of duties and taxes. Available in either…

On August 5, 2025, we published Trade News article Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Hot‑rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High‑strength Low‑alloy Steel Plate from Ukraine. Today, August 6, the the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an expiry review investigation to determine whether the…

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Ottawa has asked the CSCB to invite our members, students and Preferred Business Clients to attend a webinar on the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA). https://www.cbp.gov/trade/eapa Attendees will hear from CBP’s trade experts on the process of filing an…

Today, the U.S. White House signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariffs against imports from India, raising the total tariffs against India to 50%. The E.O. is scheduled to take effect in 21 days, leaving room for negotiations and potential updates to the Order. President Donald J…

Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to modify the description of the following OGD extension: 06.02.10.0016.09 – Dracaena spp. – Unrooted plants Mises à jour ACIA-SARI le 6 août 2025 Chapitre 06 Le chapitre 06 a été publié pour modifier la description du prolongement AMG suivant : 06.02.10.0016.09 –…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on November 10, 2020, in expiry review RR‑2019‑004, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of hot‑rolled carbon steel plate and high‑strength low‑alloy…

Today Prime Minister, Mark Carney announced a series of new measures to help the softwood lumber industry transform to remain competitive. These measures will help unlock the full potential of the industry as we scale up housing and major infrastructure construction and drive long-term economic…

In September 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) introduced a new code (A37 -Canadian Greenhouse Certificate Program) in the APHIS Core Message Set and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to specifically declare Export…

Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer’s latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that the roughly 55,000 members represented by…

On July 18, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine from the luggage of a traveller destined for Hong Kong. Officers discovered the methamphetamine concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases. The CBSA…

Requirements begin on September 25, 2025. To decrease the risk associated with E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence conditions the importation of romaine lettuce originating from the U.S. From…

The Canada Border Services Agency has today extended the preliminary phase of the investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Türkiye and the Socialist…

Please be aware that the the CBSA has advised the following, on the CARM Client Portal home page: We are currently experiencing issues with Release Prior to Payment (RPP) enrollments in the CARM Client Portal. The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue.

An additional English session of the Marine Carrier and Freight Forwarder Enrollment in CARM webinar has been scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday August 6. Webinar: Marine Carrier and Freight Forwarder Enrollment in CARM Language Date Time Registration English Wednesday, August 6, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00…

The Canada Border Services Agency says it has arrested and charged three alleged smugglers after police in southern Quebec intercepted a truck carrying 44 foreign nationals in conditions an RCMP officer described as “horrific.” Most of the migrants, including a pregnant woman and children as young…

The CBSA has published their Trusted Trader News; Summer Edition, please click here to review the newsletter in English and French. Topics in the newsletter include: Trusted Trader Excellence Recognition; Modernized Minimum Security Requirements; CBSA’s Trusted Traders programs and Innovation…