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Oct 21, 2016

Toxic substances added to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012

Government of Canada advises the Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012  have been published… Read more 

Oct 20, 2016

Canada-U.S. softwood dispute: tariff-free period is over

The forecast calls for tariffs The one-year tariff standstill period that prevented the U.S. from initiating trade action… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Canada, US Softwood Lumber (SLA) – update October 19

Canada’s Trade Minister and U.S. Trade Representative continue to work toward a solution after failing to reach a… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

CFIA requirements on Importation of small packet seeds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published information on the requirements, tools and programs available when importing… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Transport Canada New Requirements for Cargo Loaded on Passenger Aircrafts Known

Transport Canada advises that regulatory changes to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations 2012 will be effective 17 October 2016.… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

CFIA Notice on the Centralization of Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move, and Maple Authorizations

Effective October 31, 2016, local CFIA offices will no longer accept Ministerial Exemption, Permissions to Move or Maple… Read more 

Oct 14, 2016

Softwood Lumber Agreement expiry unresolved as talks continue – Update October 13, 2016

As you are now aware, the moratorium of one (1) year agreed upon by both countries expired October… Read more 

Oct 7, 2016

Custom HS Tariff Amendments effective January 1, 2017

The Order Amending the Schedule to the Canadian Customs Tariff (Harmonized System 2017) is now published and available… Read more 

Oct 7, 2016

Advance Commercial Initiative (ACI)/eManifest Compliance Update

On May 6, 2015, regulatory amendments supporting ACI/eManifest requirements were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Carriers… Read more 

Oct 7, 2016

TRQ application for quota now being accepted for the 2017 Peanut Butter exports to U.S.

Global Affairs Canada has issued a Notice to Exporters for peanut butter exports to the United States. The… Read more