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May 13, 2015

Canada’s eManifest program now in effect

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has rolled out the latest requirements of its eManifest program.

May 8, 2015

CFIA engaging small businesses to strengthen food safety

In January 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it would take the necessary time to… Read more 

May 8, 2015

Department of Finance looking for input on tariff relief for certain eyeglass lenses

The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of customs duties on unfinished spectacle… Read more 

May 8, 2015

CBSA updates Single Window Initiative (SWI) with PGA capabilities

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 15-014, providing information for commercial importers, custom brokers… Read more 

May 7, 2015

eManifest regulations now in force

On May 6, 2015, regulatory amendments supporting the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative were published in… Read more 

May 7, 2015

CBSA initiates re-investigation into seamless casing and other goods from China

On May 4th, 2015, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation of the normal values, export… Read more 

May 4, 2015

CFIA launches pilot project to reduce inspection rates for U.S.-grown apples

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates… Read more 

May 1, 2015

CBSA completes whole potato expiry review investigation

On April, 29th, 2015, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) completed the investigation of the… Read more 

Apr 29, 2015

CITT initiates public interest inquiry on concrete reinforcing bar from China, Korea and Turkey

On January 9, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal), found that the dumping of rebar, originating… Read more 

Apr 28, 2015

CFIA to phase out standard container size regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announces a phased approach for the deregulation of Standard Container Size Regulation.… Read more