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Business resources

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A focused directory of official guidance and CAC policy material for lawful Canadian businesses.

11 resources

CBSA

CARM: duties and taxes

Account registration, customs accounting, payments and official CARM support.

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CBSA

Importing commercial goods

A starting point for understanding import preparation, reporting and release.

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Canada Revenue Agency

Federal excise duty rates

Current federal excise duty rates from the responsible authority.

Open resource
Government of Canada

Internal trade

Federal information about internal trade and economic integration.

Open resource
Government of Canada

Internal-trade user guide

Scope, limitations and guidance on the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act.

Open resource
CBSA

Border Watch Line

Official reporting route for suspected cross-border contraband and trade fraud.

Open resource
Competition Bureau Canada

Competition Bureau contact

Official routes for competition-law questions and suspected anticompetitive conduct.

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Government of Canada

Federal consultations

Find consultations and check their current status and participation requirements.

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Cigar Association of Canada

CAC policy priorities

Our objectives on business, trade, customs, tax administration and fair competition.

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Cigar Association of Canada

Research programme

The Small Business Policy Study pilot, its scope and its permission standards.

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Cigar Association of Canada

Premium cigar framework

CAC’s proposed classification framework, clearly distinguished from legislation.

Open resource

Links reviewed October 6, 2026. External resources are maintained by their publishers. Check the source for current requirements and effective dates. This directory provides general information, not transaction-specific advice.

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