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Shipping Costs Rise as Middle East Unrest Disrupts Air and Ocean Freight
Major air and ocean freight carriers are introducing new surcharges and raising existing ones as global shipping networks face disruptions.
Permit Applications Open for Canada’s Q4 Steel TRQ Period
The Q4 steel TRQ period does not begin until March 26, 2026, but the permit application window opens on March 11.
Canada and Japan Launch Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
A new roadmap was established to set the stage for deeper cooperation on trade, investment, supply chains, critical minerals, energy, food security, and technology.
Canada-EU Digital Trade Agreement Talks Begin
Building on the growing trade relationship between Canada and the EU, the Digital Trade Agreement would modernize the rules for digital commerce and strengthen protections for online trade.
100% Surtax on China-Origin EV Imports Ends as Permit and Quota Controls Begin
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Canadian importers will need a shipment-specific import permit from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for EVs originating in China, and permits will be issued only until the quota limit is reached.
Canada Updates China Surtax Remission List and Extends Eligibility to 2026
If you import steel or aluminum goods subject to the China surtaxes, confirm your HS classification against the updated schedules to see if surtax remission may apply.
CBSA Adjusts Service Fees to Reflect Inflation, Effective April 1, 2026
The CBSA will increase certain fees that have not been adjusted for inflation since 2019 and will begin applying GST/HST to specific traveller clearance charges under cost recovery agreements.
CFIA Updates Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Grade Requirements
Most fresh fruit and vegetable grade requirements are now maintained by the DRC, and mandatory grading no longer applies for imports destined for manufacturing, processing, or preserving.
CBSA Announces Changes to Mass Adjustment Submissions Under CARM
The update standardizes mass adjustment submissions in the CCP, including a mandatory BSF987 form and required reason code orders when multiple issues apply.
Final Tentative Collective Agreement Reached Between Canada Post and CUPW
Tentative five-year agreements have now been finalized, and the next step is a national ratification vote, with no strike or lockout expected during the process.
