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.
Effective February 6, 2026, CBP issues all refunds electronically via ACH through the ACE Portal. CBP has issued a reminder that Trade Account Owners must enter bank details for each 5106 EIN. Importers and brokers should review new FAQs, attend support calls, and update ACE accounts to ensure proper refund processing.
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.
Canada updated Customs Notice 25-05 under the China Surtax Remission Order (2024), covering eligible steel and aluminum goods, Schedule 1 and 2 import rules, special authorization codes, and procedures for claiming remission or filing corrections via CARM. Compliance with CBSA documentation and reporting requirements is required.
The United States Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The review will assess whether these practices burden U.S. commerce. Public comments are due April 15, 2026, with hearings scheduled for April 28 as consultations begin.
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess manufacturing capacity in 16 economies, including China, the European Union, and Mexico. The review will assess whether foreign acts or policies unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Public comments open March 17, 2026.
Canadais requesting feedback from customs brokers, importers, exporters, and trade professionals on its sanctions guidance and compliance tools. The consultation aims to identify gaps, improve regulatory resources, and strengthen support for businesses navigating Canada’s sanctions framework. The survey remains open until March 26, 2026.
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