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Transport Canada amends Air Cargo Security Program
Transport Canada has published the Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 and the Designated Provisions Regulations… Read more
Antidumping duties now payable on photovoltaic modules and laminates
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are now payable on photovoltaic modules and laminates released from Customs on or after… Read more
CITT reviewing dumping and subsidizing of Chinese steel grating
On June 23rd, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that it has initiated expiry proceedings, concerning… Read more
New import prohibitions target commercial aquatic species importers
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has begun enforcing new Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (AISR). As part of… Read more
Myanmar eligible for GPT and LDCT Preferential treatment
Myanmar (the country formerly known as Burma) has been granted the benefits of Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT)… Read more
Softwood lumber export surge charge applies to Alberta region for May 2015
The Canada Revenue Agency has issued Notice SWLN48 to provide exporters of softwood lumber products under the Softwood… Read more
Canada preparing for retaliation against U.S. COOL measures
On June 4, 2015, Canada requested authorization from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose over $3 billion… Read more
Canada’s stake in the TPP negotiations
Recent discussions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have focused on the United States' role in the deal, and how… Read more
2015 tariff rate quota applications now being accepted
The Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has issued a notice to importers advising that they… Read more
Health Canada restricts drug imports from Italian manufacturer
Health Canada is restricting the importation of drugs from Hospira S.P.A. in Liscate, Italy, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility,… Read more