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Feb 5, 2018

Canada joins Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Minister of International Trade announced on January 23, 2018, eleven countries have agreed on the core elements of… Read more 

Feb 2, 2018

Government of Canada Launches New Web Page to help Canadian businesses navigate trade barriers

The Minister of International Trade, recently announced the launch of a new web page, called Register a trade… Read more 

Jan 31, 2018

Provisional Duty is Now Being Assessed on Certain Copper Pipe fittings from Vietnam

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on January 25, 2018 that Provisional Duties are now payable on… Read more 

Jan 31, 2018

Consultation on Triclosan substance

Government of Canada is seeking comments and feedback on a Proposed Pollution Prevention Planning Notice for Triclosan from… Read more 

Jan 31, 2018

Consultations on the Proposed Regulations Prohibiting Asbestos

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a notice of consultations being conducted on the proposed new regulations… Read more 

Jan 24, 2018

Government of Canada Initiates Expiry Review of Seamless Carbon or Alloy Steel Oil & Gas Well Casing

On January 19, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it had initiated an expiry… Read more 

Jan 18, 2018

Imports of Certain Centrifugal Knives Now Prohibited

Canada Border Services Agency CBSA recently issued a Customs Notice CN18-01 advising on a CITT decision rendered on… Read more 

Jan 18, 2018

CFIA adds Arundo donax (giant reed) as a Regulated Pest Plant and subject to Phytosanitary measures

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is confirming that as of February 1, 2018, Arundo donax (giant reed)… Read more 

Jan 12, 2018

Environment Canada advisory on Exports of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable products permit requirements on exports to China

Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) issued a Custom Notice CN18-02 advising of recent changes of permit requirements for… Read more 

Jan 11, 2018

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration allows Importation of Certain Canadian Vehicles

On January 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) formally announced a… Read more