January 2026’s CBSA Trade Verification List has been released. 

Twice a year, the CBSA releases a list of commercial goods it is focusing on for inspections and verification. Typically, this focus manifests as targeted checks on the listed commercial goods to ensure they comply with trade rules. The Government of Canada sets priorities for these verifications based on risk, with new targets added or removed twice a year, typically in January and July, with this being the January release. 

A broader breakdown of what this list is and the other factors involved can be found here. 

The list itself with details of the list itself can be found here. 

January’s update to this list includes significant changes from last year, and it is highly recommended that you read it through and work closely with your broker to ensure your goods continue to be imported compliantly.