Prepare for CARM – Upcoming Webinars [June – Aug. 2024]
The CARM Engagement team is offering new webinar dates for the months of June through to August 2024. Details here.
CBSA Strike Averted – Agreement Reached
CBSA workers are no longer planning to go on strike this week after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. Details here.
Aluminum Imports – Public Consultations Open
GAC has launched public consultations to obtain stakeholders’ views on the potential collection and publication of country of smelt and cast information for aluminum goods covered by the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program. Details here.
CARM – Changes to Import-Export Programs (RMs)
The responsibility for registering new and/or making changes to import-export program (RMs) accounts e.g. RM0001 has recently shifted from the CRA to CBSA, as a result of CARM. Details here.
Country of Melt and Pour – FAQs for Steel Imports
Beginning November 5th, 2024, steel importers will be required to report “Country of Melt and Pour (COM)” information to the CBSA when completing their customs declarations. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has made available FAQs to help navigate this change. Details here.
CARM Delayed – New Timeline and Next Steps
Important update on CARM. A message from our Co-Chief Executive Officer & President, Chris Bachinski on CARM's system's further delay in implementation.
Steel Imports from Korea Now Require eCERT
All imports of Korean steel subject to absolute quotas must be accompanied by a valid export certificate transmitted via eCERT. Find out the details you need to know.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [April 4]
Find out the latest SIMA updates and if your goods are affected.
Updates to the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement
The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) faces changes with the upcoming expiry of specific rules of origin provisions, affecting trade relations and necessitating preparations by businesses and trade partners. Details here.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Mar. 19]
The CBSA launched a SIMA probe into wire rod dumping from China, Egypt, and Vietnam. The CITT is assessing the impact on Canadian manufacturers, with findings due by May 7, 2024. Find out all the details you need to know here.
