The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided the latest version of the policy directive D-98-08: Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Material into Canada (effective date in the online document to be updated shortly).
This directive provides the requirements for the entry for all wood packaging materials including dunnage, pallets or crating made from non-manufactured wood entering Canada from all areas except the continental United States (U.S.)
Wood packaging originating from the US remains exempt of import requirements as per current policy. Canada and the United States continue to discuss implementing the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15. The date for full implementation has not been confirmed. Once the date has been confirmed by Canada and the United States, industry will be informed and a phase-in period of 18 to 24 months will begin.