CMA CGM Announces Rate Restoration Initiative on Cargo from North Europe to Canada’s East Coast
Cargo moving from North Europe to or via Canada’s East Coast may be subject to CMA CGM’s RRI pricing adjustment for sailings on or after February 10, 2026.
Port Saint John Completes $247 Million Modernization Project
The modernization significantly expands Port Saint John’s capacity and increases its ability to handle higher import and export volumes.
Canada Delays Plastic Reporting Requirements for Phases 2 and 3
While Phases 2 and 3 have been delayed, existing Phase 1 plastic reporting requirements continue to apply.
CBSA Publishes Updated Trade Compliance Verification Priorities for January 2026
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These priorities are risk-based and evergreen, and targets can be added throughout the year as trade risks evolve.
Transport Canada Proposes New Vehicle Security Mandates to Target Auto Theft
Transport Canada’s proposed amendments would update theft-protection standards and give importers time to adjust before any requirements take effect.
Export of Single-Use Plastic Under Review as Canada Proposes Amendments
The export of single-use plastic remains prohibited for now, but Canada has formally proposed amendments to remove the ban as public consultation is underway.
CARM Transition Period Ends December 31 Ahead of Full Implementation
Trade chain partners must be prepared to fully comply with CARM requirements, as importer liability, registration, financial security, and operational rules will be enforced starting January 1, 2026.
Canada Publishes List of Steel Derivative Products Subject to 25% Tariffs
This measure expands Canada’s steel trade controls to include steel derivative products, alongside recent changes to tariff rate quotas and tariff remission policies.
Canada Announces the Temporary Extension of Tariff Remission on U.S. Steel, Aluminum, And Other Goods
This short-term extension is part of broader trade measures announced by the Government of Canada in November, which included changes to steel tariff rate quotas.
Final Phase of Livestock Feeds Regulations Takes Effect December 17, 2025
Starting next week, livestock feed businesses will operate fully under the Feeds Regulations, 2024, with licensing, export, and import rules in force.
