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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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