The Government of Canada has expanded the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, offering up to $3 million in non-repayable funding to eligible businesses in the Prairies and southern Ontario. The program provides liquidity support and funding for business pivots, productivity, resilience, capital investments, market diversification, and competitiveness amid trade uncertainty.
Canada has extended the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax through January 31, 2027. The measure covers unleaded gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and leaded aviation gasoline. Eligible imported fuels require Excise Exemption Code F00 when Trade Chain Partners complete a Commercial Accounting Declaration in CARM.
The CBSA has initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into certain truck and bus tires originating in or exported from China. The investigations cover specified new and retreaded pneumatic rubber tires for medium and heavy vehicles. Importers should review the product definition, tariff classifications, and investigation timeline as the CBSA proceeds with its review.
CBSA issued a series of trade remedy updates in June 2026, covering truck bodies from China, heavy plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany, and wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the UK. The agency confirmed dumping on truck bodies, found heavy plate dumping likely to continue, and launched a new wheat gluten investigation.
Canada reminds importers of MERV reporting requirements for marine engines, vessels, and off-road recreational vehicles. Importation Declarations are required before entry, and End-of-Model-Year reports are due by June 1, with reporting requirements varying based on import volume and compliance obligations under the regulations.
Canada's luxury tax applies to qualifying vehicles priced or valued above $100,000. Learn how the tax affects importers, how to calculate it, and what exemptions and reporting requirements apply.
Canada extends the United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2026), allowing limited relief from the 25% surtax for eligible importers. The order defines import periods, eligibility rules, and documentation requirements. CBSA oversees claims, enforcement, corrections, and compliance checks.
Did you know that all importers are now responsible for, and required to submit their import declarations for engines, vehicles, vessels, and machines into Canada? Read on to find out everything you need to know on essential compliance, importation declaration requirements and much more.
Looking to import salvage vehicles into Canada from the U.S.? Canada has strict laws regarding the import of vehicles that have been rebuilt or repaired. We detail what you need to know on what is classified as importable salvage vehicles and how you can import them.
If you buy or import a vehicle valued above $100,000 into Canada, you will be required to pay an additional luxury tax on your vehicle's value. We detail what you need to know on this luxury tax on cars.
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