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May 3, 2017

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 

Apr 26, 2017

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 

Apr 25, 2017

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 

Apr 20, 2017

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 

Apr 19, 2017

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 

Apr 19, 2017

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 

Apr 17, 2017

CBP-Blaine Announces Anticipated Traffic Delays during the Month of April 2017

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Area Port of Blaine, Washington, has issued Information Notice 2017-6A, informing the… Read more 

Apr 17, 2017

CITT Announces Continuation of Finding on Certain Pup Joints from China

On Friday April 7, 2017 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued an order to advise that it… Read more 

Apr 12, 2017

CFIA Extension of Phase one consultations – cost recovery initiative

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the comment period for the phase one consultations on the… Read more 

Apr 10, 2017

CFIA Proposed updates to the phytosanitary import requirements for wooden and bamboo products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice to industry and is seeking feedback on its updated… Read more