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Sep 1, 2015

DAFTD streamlines processes for exports of dual-use goods

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DAFTD) recently introduced a new General Export Permit No.41, Dual-Use Goods and Technology… Read more 

Aug 31, 2015

CFIA introduces new requirements to prevent spread of plant pests

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published new plant health requirements to prevent the import and spread… Read more 

Aug 31, 2015

Auto parts keep TPP wheels from spinning

It seems something of a wheel clamp has trapped Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in place.

Aug 27, 2015

Government of Canada initiates expiry review on steel grating

On August 12th, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that they have initiated an expiry review… Read more 

Aug 27, 2015

CFIA updating pet food import policy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced changes to its Pet Food Import Policy effective September 1,… Read more 

Aug 24, 2015

Health Canada seeking input on regulatory transparency

Health Canada is seeking input and comments on the launch of the Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework (RTOF).… Read more 

Aug 24, 2015

Canada seeking input on environmental risk of petroleum, other substances

  The Government of Canada issued a notice under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999… Read more 

Aug 12, 2015

Canada seeks comment on food label changes

The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on proposed changes to food labeling pertaining to nutrition facts table,… Read more 

Aug 12, 2015

EU adopts new phytosanitary requirements for wood exports

Effective August 11, 2015, a phytosanitary certificate is required for the exports of plant and plant products to… Read more 

Aug 11, 2015

Canada concludes Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

Canada recently announced the conclusion of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).The free trade agreement announcement represents an… Read more