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Apr 19, 2016

Phytosanitary import permit changes due to European grapevine moth (EGM)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises of new regulatory requirements effective April 11, 2016 and July 1, 2016… Read more 

Apr 7, 2016

Ontario Aviation Fuel Tax rate increase as of 1 April 2016

Effective April 1, 2016, the Ontario tax rate on aviation fuel increased from 4.7 cents to 5.7 cents per litre. Tax at the increased… Read more 

Apr 5, 2016

CITT commences injury inquiry on large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China & Japan

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an injury inquiry on March 29, 2016 to determine if the… Read more 

Apr 5, 2016

Lithium-Ion Battery shipments banned on passenger aircraft

The Minister of Transport has issued a new protective direction banning the shipment of lithium-ion batteries on passenger… Read more 

Mar 31, 2016

Guidance on Importing Aquatic species

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Memorandum D19-8-5 provides guidelines concerning importation of aquatic species, import prohibitions and requirements… Read more 

Mar 31, 2016

CBSA assessing additional duties on certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are now payable on certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe that is released… Read more 

Mar 29, 2016

CBSA investigating the possibility of assessing additional duties on large diameter line pipe from China & Japan

On March 24, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations of alleged dumping and subsidizing of… Read more 

Mar 29, 2016

Government of Canada initiates expiry review on Copper Pipe Fittings

On March 22, 2016, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that they have initiated an expiry review… Read more 

Mar 29, 2016

Update on Transport Canada Air Cargo Security Program Effective October 16, 2016

Effective October 16, 2016 Transport Canada Air Cargo Security program comes into effect. The Regulations Amending the Canadian… Read more 

Mar 23, 2016

2016 Federal Budget Highlights

Canada’s Federal government recently unveiled its 2016 Federal Budget. We’ve compiled the following key points as they relate… Read more