Program Overview
The CUSMA Compliance Advisory Services Initiative (CCASI) is no longer accepting applications. This information remains available for businesses who have participated in the program and need guidance about eligibility, reimbursement or next steps.
The CCASI program provided non-repayable, matching funding to help B.C. businesses become compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Through CCASI, approved businesses were reimbursed for 50% of eligible costs (up to $5,000) after completing services with qualified providers, such as customs brokers, trade consultants, trade lawyers, and compliance specialists based in Canada or the United States.
This program was administered by Export Navigator through Community Futures BC.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible for CCASI, businesses were required to:
- Be registered in British Columbia
- Have exported to the U.S. within the past 12 months
- Incur eligible costs incurred on or after April 1, 2025
- Use a qualified Canadian or U.S.-based service provider
- You can find additional details on our FAQ page.
What You Can Claim
Approved program participants were eligible for:
- Up to $5,000 in funding
- Reimbursement of 50% of total eligible costs
- Services provided by approved third-party professionals
More information is available on our FAQ page.
Eligible and ineligible costsHow it Works
*Applications Closed
Get approved
Hire a service provider
Submit receipts
Get reimbursed
Need support with CUSMA compliance?
While CCASI is now closed, Export Navigator continues to support B.C. businesses with:
- Understanding CUSMA requirements
- Navigating rules of origin and documentation
- Connecting with service providers
- Identifying funding and support programs