Importers Brace for Launch of New Portal to Collect Duties

Importers Brace for Launch of New Portal to Collect Duties
Shipping containers are moved in the Port of Montreal, in Montreal, on Sept. 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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Importers say a new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, with potential implications for consumers.

The federal government’s digital platform for paying duties is set to come online Monday in an effort to streamline the old, paper-based process that customs officials relied on for decades.