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Feb 2, 2015

CITT concludes expiry proceedings on steel plate types

On January 30, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) concluded their expiry proceedings concerning the dumping of… Read more 

Feb 2, 2015

CFIA changes import requirements for root crops

As of February 2, 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) no longer requires an import permit for… Read more 

Jan 30, 2015

ILWU and PMA make progress in negotiations

Finally something is happening. After a long stretch of negotiations between two West Coast shipping groups turned south… Read more 

Jan 30, 2015

Ultra-large container ships increasingly popular

Despite the recent plunge in the cost of oil, a Taiwanese shipping line became the latest to order… Read more 

Jan 30, 2015

Drivers, union in driver’s seat with potential Port Metro Vancouver strike

When it comes to whether Port Metro Vancouver will experience a crippling drayage strike like it did last… Read more 

Jan 29, 2015

Trade authority for Obama could get most out of TPP negotiations for North America

During his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama hinted at the importance of ongoing global trade discussions… Read more 

Jan 29, 2015

New export requirements for potatoes from PEI

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advises that, effective January 26, 2015, new requirements are in place… Read more 

Jan 27, 2015

Industry guide on infant cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products

Health Canada has published an industry guide that provides information on cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products. The… Read more 

Jan 27, 2015

ILWU, PMA overcome negotiating roadblock, agree on chassis maintenance and repair measures

Negotiators for the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have reached a tentative agreement… Read more 

Jan 26, 2015

APHIS announces new requirements for importing potatoes from PEI

Effective January 26, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requires… Read more