Advocacy
The Government of Canada would like to inform you of the publication of the Notice with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan ─ 2026 Phase 1 and the Notice with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan ─ 2026 Phase 2 on August 29, 2026 in the Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999:
Section 71 Chemicals Management Plan Notice – 2026 Phase 1 and Phase 2
- The notices have been published to collect information on the commercial status and use of 200 substances.
- The reporting period for phase 1 begins upon publication of the notices and the deadline to report is March 3, 2027. The reporting period for phase 2 will begin on March 4, 2027 and the deadline to report is September 8, 2027.
- To determine whether these notices apply to you, refer to sections 2 and 4 of the notices.
- Responses to the notices can be made by downloading and completing an Excel Reporting File and submitting it through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.
- Any person not subject to the notices, who have an interest in a substance or have information the Government may find useful on these substances, may identify themselves and submit this information through a Declaration of Stakeholder Interest (SHI) via Single Window.
- Persons who do not meet the requirements of the notices and have no interest in the substances may submit a Declaration of Non-Engagement (DNE) by email.
- Refer to the Information gathering initiatives web page and Guidance manual for additional information on responding to the notices, including how to submit the Excel Reporting File and Declarations of Stakeholder Interest and Non-Engagement.
- Please ensure that you submit separate responses for each notice.
- If you require information from your foreign suppliers in order to respond to the notices, you may download the letter for foreign suppliers to include in your communications with them.
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Please find below additional information on the intended approach to remission for the newly announced tariffs on U.S. imports (to be implemented on September 8th, 2026).
Pending approval of the Governor in Council, it is the government’s intention for the new counter tariffs to benefit from remission in line with existing relief.
- Product and company-specific remission that has been implemented under the United States Surtax Remission Order will apply to the new tariff measures, in accordance with the terms of the Order. For example, steel goods currently eligible for remission of the 25% tariff would benefit from relief of the 50% tariff.
- In addition, the new tariff measures will be eligible for horizontal remission under the United States Surtax Remission Order covering the following goods/purposes until June 30, 2027:
- All goods for use by identified public health, public safety and national security entities
- Steel goods for use in auto and aerospace manufacturing
- Non-steel goods for use in manufacturing, processing, food and beverage packaging and agricultural production in Canada
- Manufacturing and agricultural production are broadly defined as including all activities under NAICS Chapter 31-33 and NAICS Chapter 11 (including forestry, fishing and hunting). Specifically, regarding sectors raised on the call today, inputs to fish and seafood processing, pet food manufacturing, and fishing in Canada are covered by this horizontal carve out.
Claims for remission or refunds of duties paid can be made in accordance with the “How to Apply” section of the CBSA’s Customs Notice. Please note that by using the appropriate authorization code on your customs declaration, duties can be waived at the time of the importation, rather than needing to be paid and reimbursed.
For goods not already eligible for remission, the Department of Finance is continuing to accept and assess requests for remission under the U.S. Remission Framework, which provides for remission in certain circumstances, e.g., where goods used as inputs cannot be sourced domestically: Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. – Canada.ca.
In addition to remission, importers may also be eligible for surtax relief on re-exported goods, through the Import for Re-export Program (IREP), Duties Relief or Duty Drawback Programs.
Links For Reference:
- Justice Website: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
- Latest Amendments (not yet reflected on Justice website): Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 160, Number 13: Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
- CBSA Customs Notice: Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
- Import for re-export program (IREP): Importing dairy products for re-export – inspection.canada.ca
- Duties Relief Program: Trade incentives programs – Duties Relief Program
- Duty Drawback Program: Trade incentives programs – Drawback Program
Federal
Canadian grocers are adding more signage to highlight homegrown products as trade tensions escalate between Canada and the United States.
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Information gathering under the Chemicals Management Plan:
Two notices under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999, applying to 200 substances, were published.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/chemical-substances/chemicals-management-plan/initiatives/information-gathering-certain-substances.html
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PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
- Cyprodinil (PMRL2026-10) Open Consultation Posted: August 27, 2026
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- Halohydantoins (PSRD2026-02) Open consultation Posted: August 26, 2026
Provincial
Ontario Investing More Than $6 Million to Protect and Train Workers in Hamilton | Ontario Newsroom
Funding will help nearly 200 jobseekers gain the skills and hands-on experience needed for rewarding, in-demand careers in the skilled trades
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing targeted financial supports to help Island businesses and workers respond to the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
Ontario Doubles Down on Made-in-Canada Energy | Ontario Newsroom
As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is announcing that Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are investing $500,000 in growth readiness funding to St. Clair Township to take the next steps on new electricity generation, including potential for natural gas and nuclear, at OPG’s Lambton site.
USA
Chemical Residues and Contaminants | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS’ National Residue Program Quarterly Report (January–March 2026) and associated datasets are now available on the FSIS website. The report and datasets include residue sampling data for domestic surveillance, inspector-generated and import sampling programs for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Explaining the FDA’s Classification of the Taylor Farms de Mexico Iceberg Lettuce Recall | FDA
In today’s Enforcement Report the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published its classification for the recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico associated with the multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections, along with a classification of a related downstream recall.
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Almond Board of California are matching funds to provide a grant totaling $4,994,419 to Flyttr to develop a biological tool that reduces the threat of California’s most destructive tree nut pest, the navel orangeworm.
Is Whole Head Lettuce Safer Than Bagged Salad? | Food Safety Magazine
Advice following lettuce-related food safety incidents sometimes includes recommendations to choose whole head lettuce or avoid bagged salads. However, such guidance can oversimplify the factors that actually determine food safety risk. Consumers need more information to avoid being swayed by the winds of public opinion and the tides of the internet, where misinformation flourishes. If the “experts” provide bad advice, then credibility is lost. Without credibility, even good advice will be ignored.
International
Overview –Two additional aromatic brominated flame retardants proposed for listing under Stockholm Convention
In its September meeting, the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee will review and discuss the proposals for listing two substances under the Stockholm Convention.
PepsiCo bets on global flavors to grow beyond snacks
Authentic international flavors and convenient refrigerated foods drive PepsiCo’s mission to show up across different eating occasions for consumers’ evolving lifestyles
FAO Director-General calls for science and technology to bridge digital, rural and gender divides
QU Dongyu lauds Asia-Pacific’s progress on food security while calling for science and innovation to tackle persistent hunger, unaffordable healthy diets and rural inequalities
Safety Share
School safety: Tech shop resources:
Access free safety standards and safe work procedures for 25 machines used in Ontario skilled trade shops, science labs, classrooms and technical learning environments. Resources are available in English and French.
Events
Webinar Registration – Zoom Food Safety Readiness in an Era of Trade Diversification Sep 10, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
On Sept. 10, join industry experts Dr. Amy Proulx of Niagara College and Dr. Ellen Gravi, food safety and QA consultant, to learn more about the food safety-related factors to get right when exporting to non-U.S. markets.
Biolog Webinar | Optimize Your Outsourcing for Environmental Monitoring: Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Contamination Control September 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET
Learn how successful organizations of all sizes use environmental monitoring services to prevent microbial contamination, accelerate investigations, recognize meaningful trends, and better understand recurring microorganisms through phenotypic characterization.
Registration – Foreign Body Identification: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Investigations
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Join our experts as they discuss the range of analytical approaches available for foreign body identification. Drawing from extensive experience, they will share practical tips, common challenges, and key limitations associated with these technologies. Through real-world NQAC case studies, attendees will gain valuable insight into the process of investigating and identifying foreign materials.
Join AIB Education and Research for this free, 45-minute webinar designed to cut through the regulatory noise. We will map out what is final, what is proposed, and where your quality, product, and packaging teams need to pivot next to ensure USA market readiness.
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