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Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations
Natural Resources Canada wishes to inform industry stakeholders that two key regulatory documents related to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations have… Read more
Consultation on the Elimination of Tariffs on imported Food Ingredients used in Agri-Food Processing
As announced in the Federal Budget 2016, the Department of Finance has launched public consultations on eliminating tariffs… Read more
WTO Tariff reduction on Information Technology products set for July 2016
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) has expanded its details on the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) which is set… Read more
Certain Excise Tax measures announced in the Federal Budget 2016
The Department of Finance has issued the Notice of Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of… Read more
Government of Canada announces new Niagara Foreign Trade Zone Point
The Government of Canada has recently announced the designation of the Niagara Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point, serving… Read more
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
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
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
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
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