News
Keeping you informed
*For all resources, updates, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management), please visit our CARM page: preferredservice.ca/carm. All important CARM news will continue to be posted here in News as well. The CARM Client Portal is now open and CARM Release 2 is scheduled for October 2023.
News Notice: Canadian Railways Strike
Due to the labour disruption at both Canadian railways, Intermodal Rail shipments will be delayed.
News Notice: CBSA Strike Update
Over 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees may begin arriving at the picket lines as early as Thursday, which could cause travel disruptions and border delays starting this week.
News Notice: CBSA Delays Launch of CARM Digital Initiative
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, aimed at modernizing the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
News Notice: Canada To Make Steel Supply Chain More Transparent
The Government of Canada is committed to transparency in the collection and publication of data related to steel imports.
New Notice: The Supply Chains Act
The Supply Chains Act comes into force on January 1, 2024. Further details about the reporting process and guidance for reporting entities are now available.
New CFIA Notice: Safe Food for Canadians Licence Requirement for Food Imports
In a recent notice released on November 1, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has highlighted the mandatory requirement for most food importers to possess a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence).
Update on CARM Release 2
CBSA has provided an update to their timeline for CARM Release 2 originally slated for October 2023.
CARM Release 2 Scheduled for October 2023
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that CARM Release 2 is now scheduled for October 2023.
Important Changes to the Declaration of Hand-Carried Goods in Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency has made changes to the Declaration of Hand-Carried Goods in Canada via Customs Notice 22-15. Here are the details.
CARM Service Packages: Providing you step-by-step support
As a valued client of Preferred Service Customs Brokers, we wanted to ensure you were prepared for ongoing changes to our importing community with CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management project). With many of you seeking step-by-step support in this 2-phase modernization project to streamline the process of importing commercial goods into Canada, we’ve developed these service packages to support you.