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Mar 9, 2017

CFIA Guidance and Information for Seed Graders and Seed Import

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the administration of the Seeds Act and Regulations to… Read more 

Mar 9, 2017

Government of Canada announces task force on Softwood Lumber

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources recently announced the creation of the Federal–Provincial Task Force on Softwood Lumber, which… Read more 

Mar 3, 2017

Global Affairs Canada Welcomes WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation

Global Affairs Canada welcomed the announcement by the World Trade Organization that the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA)… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

Canada, USA – Softwood Lumber – Continuous Bonds

An issue that has been the subject of much conversation is the question of “bonding”. Those companies with… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

CITT Commences Interim Review Concerning Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners

On February 17, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that it has initiated an Interim Review… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

Government of Canada Initiates Dumping Inquiry on Certain Silicon Metal

On February 20, 2017 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it had initiated investigations under the… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

CBSA Initiates Re-investigation Concerning Liquid Dielectric Transformers

Effective February 15, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

CITT announces Retroactive Exclusions of SIMA Duties on Certain Carbon Steel fasteners

On February 15, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that it has conducted an interim review… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

CITT Invitation for Submissions Regarding the Expiry of Finding on Stainless Steel Sinks

On February 13, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that its finding made on May… Read more 

Mar 2, 2017

IATA 2017 Lithium Battery Guidance document

In Canada, the shipping and importing of lithium batteries are subject to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)… Read more