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10/20/2026

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to share information regarding upcoming modifications to its hours of operation as a result of decisions taken by provinces around Daylight Saving Time (DST):

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to share information regarding upcoming modifications to its hours of operation as a result of decisions taken by provinces around Daylight Saving Time (DST).On Sunday, November 1st, 2026, the CBSA will adjust its opening and closing times at some....

10/19/2026

On October 16, 2026, the CFIA updated its plant health import requirements for certain ant species to clarify import conditions and simplify permit applications.

October 16, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its plant health import requirements to clarify the requirements for importing certain ant species into Canada and simplify permit applications. Invasive ants can harm ecosystems by reducing native ant populations and displacing...

10/16/2026

Starting December 17, 2026, Japan will be regulating poplar wood from countries where Scolytus multistriatus (European elm bark beetle) is present including Canada and the United States.

Starting December 17, 2026, Japan will be regulating poplar wood from countries where Scolytus multistriatus (European elm bark beetle) is present including Canada and the United States. Poplar wood arriving on or after this date will only be accepted if:

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

In response to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, the Government of Canada is imposing surtaxes (counter tariffs) on certain goods from the United States:

Tariff countermeasures are intended to incentivize the United States to remove its unjustified tariffs against Canada. These countermeasures will remain in place until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian goods.

10/13/2026

The following customs notices were cancelled in October 2026:

23-13 Creation of Canada Border Services Agency's Excise Code E70
22-16 Notification of the requirement to present a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) import permit for handgun importations

The following customs notices were cancelled in October 2026:23-13 Creation of Canada Border Services Agency's Excise Code E7022-16 Notification of the requirement to present a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) import permit for handgun importations

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends and family from all of us at Border Brokers!

10/08/2026

The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) has advised travellers to the U.S. to avoid packing Canadian alcoholic beverages and some dairy products for their trips:

The Canadian Snowbird Association has advised travellers to the U.S. to avoid packing some dairy products and Canadian alcoholic beverages for their trips.

10/07/2026

Canada's trade surplus widens to more than 4-year high in August, as front-loading ramps up:

Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a 19-month high in August, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday.