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Mar 26, 2018

Consultation for Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database

Transport Canada (TC) invites you to participate in stakeholder consultations regarding a new Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)… Read more 

Mar 22, 2018

CFIA Food Export and new guidance material for exports to US

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published guidance and information on how Canadian food businesses can support… Read more 

Mar 22, 2018

Increase to Excise Rates Effective April 1, 2018 on Beer, Spirits and Wine

Under the Excise Act, the rates of excise duty on beer and malt liquor, spirits and wine are… Read more 

Mar 22, 2018

Provisional Duties no Longer Payable on Certain PET Resin following CITT Finding

On March 16, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued its finding regarding the Injury Inquiry of… Read more 

Mar 16, 2018

Government Announces Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations

The Minister of International Trade recently announced the positive conclusion of the exploratory discussions on a comprehensive free… Read more 

Mar 12, 2018

Seasonal Load Restrictions in Effect During Spring Thaw

Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more 

Mar 9, 2018

Dumping Continues on Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate from China

On March 2, 2018 the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) determined that the expiry of the order made… Read more 

Mar 9, 2018

CFIA Food Labelling Modernization Phase III – Report on the Key Proposals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched the Food Labelling Modernization initiative in June 2013. Feedback from Phase… Read more 

Mar 8, 2018

Import and Export Certification Requirement Changes for Shelf-stable Thermally Processed Pet food, Treats and Chews

The Canadian Food Inspection (CFIA) issued a notice to industry to advise the changes to the importing and… Read more 

Mar 8, 2018

Proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Report on the Consultations

From January to April 2017 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency held public consultations on the proposed Safe Food… Read more