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Update to the Implementation of the Single Window Initiative (SWI)
The Single Window Initiative (SWI) provides commercial importers with the ability to submit electronic information to the CBSA,… Read more
Health Canada Legalizing and strictly regulating Cannabis
The proposed Cannabis Act would create a strict framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of… Read more
Government of Canada Amends Export and Import Permits Act to join the Arms Trade Treaty
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has introduced proposed legislative changes in Parliament to amend the Export and Import… Read more
North American shippers largely indifferent to new alliances — But should they be?
This article was originally published on the Journal of Commerce website, JOC.com, on April 26, 2017 By Mike Meierkort,… Read more
CBP Updates FTA Side-by-Side Comparison to Reflect 2017 HTS
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has posted an updated document providing side-by-side comparisons of current U.S. free… Read more
Government of Canada Consulting Canadians on a possible Canada-China free trade agreement
Engaging with Canadians will be an important factor in the Government’s decision on whether to ultimately launch FTA… Read more
20 per cent tariff countervailing duty on Canadian softwood lumber
U.S. trade secretary Wilbur Ross confirmed an average 20 percent tariff would be imposed on Canadian softwood lumber… Read more
CBP-Detroit Announces Annual Detroit Carriers Meeting, June 14, 2017
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Port of Detroit, Michigan, has distributed the following: U.S. Customs and Border… Read more
Government of Canada initiates Expiry Review concerning Stainless Steel Sinks from China
On April 4, 2017 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it is initiating an expiry… Read more
CFIA Frequently asked questions about the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations are changing and can sometimes be difficult to understand. CFIA web… Read more