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Mar 2, 2026

Consultation results on proposed modernization of Canada’s Seed Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently published feedback received from stakeholders on the policy paper outlining… Read more 

Mar 2, 2026

Surtax eliminated, but import quota now in place on electric vehicles from China

On February 26, 2026, the Canadian Government announced the elimination of the 100% surtax on imports of electric… Read more 

Feb 27, 2026

Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order now in effect

On February 24, 2026, the Government of Canada released PC 2026-0145, Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order which… Read more 

Feb 17, 2026

U.S. surtax remission updates – February 2026

On February 5, 2026, the Government of Canada released PC 2026-106, Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission… Read more 

Feb 13, 2026

CBSA resumes collection of late payment penalties: What importers need to know

The CBSA’s grace period for late payment penalties and interest ended January 31, 2026. Learn what this means… Read more 

Feb 10, 2026

SIMA investigation into certain oil and gas well casing from Austria

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more 

Feb 10, 2026

SIMA: CITT’s final injury ruling on cast iron soil pipes from China

On February 6, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a final injury finding concerning the dumping… Read more 

Feb 4, 2026

Expiry review of photovoltaic modules and laminates SIMA case

Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more 

Feb 4, 2026

U.S. surtax remission updates

The following are recent changes to the U.S. Surtax Remission order as provided in the December 2025 update… Read more 

Jan 29, 2026

Customs Notice 26-02: Administration of Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order 2025

On January 26, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs Notice 26-02, containing administrative guidelines for… Read more