Bill C-12 is now law in Canada, introducing updates to immigration processing, border enforcement, and agency coordination. The law expands export inspection powers, strengthens action against organized crime and illegal drugs, and improves data sharing. It also supports more efficient asylum processing.
The CBSA completed its administrative review of carbon steel welded pipe imports from Pakistan, the Philippines, Türkiye, and Vietnam. Normal values and export prices were assessed under SIMA, with Turkish exporters found not affected by market distortions. Importers and exporters must comply to avoid retroactive duties.
Bill C‑15, the Budget Implementation Act 2025, strengthens Canada’s economy and trade. The law includes infrastructure funding, investment incentives, workforce support, and benefits programs, enhancing business resilience, regional development, and long-term growth for Canadians while improving trade.
CBSA is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed updates to Memorandum D4‑1‑4, including clarified policy language and the new BSF897 warehouse enrolment form. Trade and logistics stakeholders can submit comments by April 23, 2026, to help refine the sufferance warehouse program under CARM.
Canada’s Customs Notice 26‑08 requires CFIA import permits for all bat (Chiroptera) specimens, parts, and derivatives. Permits must be issued before the shipment arrives in Canada, and accurate scientific declarations are mandatory. Non‑compliant shipments will be destroyed or removed from the country.
Canadian entities and government institutions must submit their annual forced labour supply chain reports by May 31, 2026. Reports should cover the previous fiscal year, outline steps taken to address forced or child labour risks, and be published on the organization’s website and in Public Safety Canada’s catalogue.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued orders on carbon steel screws, opened inquiries on truck bodies and government-procured software, amended its order on photovoltaic modules, and confirmed a preliminary injury finding on forged grinding media from China. Stakeholders should monitor these actions closely.
A NAFTA Article 1904 binational panel has issued a decision on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S. It affirmed parts of the U.S. Commerce Department’s countervailing duty determination while remanding others. The U.S. must complete its redetermination by June 4, 2026, under NAFTA trade rules replacing domestic court review.
On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade expanded its IEEPA refund order to include tariffs on Brazil and India but continued the pause on immediate enforcement. CBP is developing the ACE CAPE system to handle electronic submission, validation, and processing of IEEPA tariff refund claims for importers nationwide.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) extended the compliance promotion period for bulk fertilizers to July 31, 2027. This extension allows the industry more time to work with CFIA on practical labeling solutions while inspectors monitor compliance and address non-safety issues. Serious safety concerns are still acted on immediately.
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