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Mar 22, 2016

Senators propose port funding reforms

In the Pacific Northwest, two U.S. senators hope to streamline the port funding process in an effort to… Read more 

Mar 16, 2016

As SOLAS deadline nears, Canada and others prepare to adapt

While there have been some requests for a later deadline for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) amendments to… Read more 

Mar 10, 2016

CFIA Phytosanitary Import requirements for Fresh and Dried Branches, cut flowers and other plant parts for Ornamental purposes

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) new Directive D-14-03 provides phytosanitary import requirements for all fresh and dried branches,… Read more 

Mar 10, 2016

CBSA initiates re-investigation for normal values on Certain Stainless Steel Sinks

Effective March 1, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values,… Read more 

Mar 10, 2016

CBSA Memorandum D8-1-1 Temporary Importations updated

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Memorandum D8-1-1 outlines the conditions under which goods may qualify for duty-free entry… Read more 

Mar 9, 2016

Canadian Organic Industry to Benefit from Expanded Canada/EU Organic Equivalency Arrangement

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister of International Trade announced this week that the European Union… Read more 

Mar 9, 2016

CFIA Private Certification Policy (Food Safety)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published its Private Certification Policy (Food Safety), which was developed based… Read more 

Mar 9, 2016

New trade routes revive China’s ‘Silk Road’

China is working on new trade routes with partners to the West in an effort to reestablish the… Read more 

Mar 3, 2016

Health Canada Consultation on the Proposed Amendment to extend the list of Methylphenidate substance to CDSA

Health Canada is proposing to amend Schedule III to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) by expanding the… Read more 

Mar 3, 2016

eManifest requirements for Tow trucker operators

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recently issued Customs Notice 16-07 advising of the emanifest reporting requirements… Read more