Canada will require front-of-package nutrition symbols on most prepackaged foods high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium starting January 1, 2026. The rules define nutrient thresholds, exemptions, and symbol presentation, helping manufacturers and importers ensure compliance and avoid border or in-market issues.
Canada launched public consultations on four free trade agreement negotiations with India, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Mercosur. The consultations support Canada’s export diversification strategy and invite businesses and stakeholders to shape negotiating priorities through submissions open until January 27, 2026.
CBSA finalized dumping duties on carbon and alloy steel wire from China, India, Italy, Vietnam, Malaysia, Portugal, and other countries. Provisional duties remain until the CITT issues its injury ruling by January 2, 2026, protecting domestic industry during the inquiry.
Have your say on CBSA’s Valuation for Duty Regulations! Canadian importers are invited to provide feedback on revised amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations, ensuring fair and clear rules for importing goods into Canada. Participate by email or survey before January 23, 2026, and help shape regulations that impact import compliance, duty valuation, and trade competitiveness.
Canada released Customs Notice 25-30 detailing how importers can claim duty and tax relief on goods tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The update sets rules for temporary and permanent imports, documentation, eligibility, and new CARM authority codes.
Canada released regulations for the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act, outlining how federal rules will recognize provincial standards, support labour mobility, and preserve key exemptions for food safety and supply-managed sectors. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2026.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency now issues electronic phytosanitary certificates for grain exports to Mexico. The digital system reduces fraud and delays, supports trade efficiency, and strengthens Canada-Mexico commercial ties under the 2025–2028 Action Plan.
Canada has extended tariff relief measures to support businesses impacted by U.S. and China trade countermeasures. The new Remission Order (2025-1), effective October 15, 2025, expands exemptions for manufacturers, agriculture, and public sector imports while extending key deadlines to December 15, 2025. Importers can access CBSA’s Duties Relief and Duty Drawback Programs for tariff refunds and remission claims.
Canada introduces Bill C-12 to strengthen the country’s border security and immigration system. It aims to combat illegal fentanyl, organized crime, and enhance asylum processing, export inspections, and law enforcement collaboration to protect Canadians and keep communities safe.
CBSA has restored systems following the September 28 outage, but backlogs remain, and delays are expected at all ports of entry through the weekend. Key systems affected included ACROSS, Single Window, eManifest, and Commercial Exports. Commercial carriers are advised to avoid the Peace Bridge until further notice due to congestion.
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