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Increase to Excise Rates Effective April 1, 2018 on Beer, Spirits and Wine
Under the Excise Act, the rates of excise duty on beer and malt liquor, spirits and wine are… Read more
Provisional Duties no Longer Payable on Certain PET Resin following CITT Finding
On March 16, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued its finding regarding the Injury Inquiry of… Read more
Government Announces Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations
The Minister of International Trade recently announced the positive conclusion of the exploratory discussions on a comprehensive free… Read more
Seasonal Load Restrictions in Effect During Spring Thaw
Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more
Dumping Continues on Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate from China
On March 2, 2018 the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) determined that the expiry of the order made… Read more
CFIA Food Labelling Modernization Phase III – Report on the Key Proposals
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched the Food Labelling Modernization initiative in June 2013. Feedback from Phase… Read more
Import and Export Certification Requirement Changes for Shelf-stable Thermally Processed Pet food, Treats and Chews
The Canadian Food Inspection (CFIA) issued a notice to industry to advise the changes to the importing and… Read more
Proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Report on the Consultations
From January to April 2017 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency held public consultations on the proposed Safe Food… Read more
2018 Federal Budget
The Canadian government unveiled its 2018 Federal Budget on 27 February 2018. Here are some key points as… Read more
CFIA Renewal of Veterinary Biologics Establishment Licences, Product Licences, and Import Permits
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a memorandum notice to importers and manufacturers of veterinary biologics on… Read more