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Jun 19, 2015

Canada preparing for retaliation against U.S. COOL measures

On June 4, 2015, Canada requested authorization from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose over $3 billion… Read more 

Jun 18, 2015

Canada’s stake in the TPP negotiations

Recent discussions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have focused on the United States' role in the deal, and how… Read more 

Jun 16, 2015

2015 tariff rate quota applications now being accepted

The Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has issued a notice to importers advising that they… Read more 

Jun 16, 2015

Health Canada restricts drug imports from Italian manufacturer

Health Canada is restricting the importation of drugs from Hospira S.P.A. in Liscate, Italy, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility,… Read more 

Jun 15, 2015

DFATD seeking consultations on Canada-Philippines FTA

The Government of Canada is seeking comments and views on a potential free trade agreement between Canada and… Read more 

Jun 12, 2015

Government of Canada may assess additional duties on steel plate from India, Russia

On June 10, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations of alleged dumping and subsidizing of… Read more 

Jun 10, 2015

CBSA statistics report on CLVS shipments examined

Earlier this year, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice CN 15-002 “New Seizure Policy for Significant… Read more 

Jun 9, 2015

Minister of Transport to amend Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

The Minister of Transport announced new amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations that would enhance reporting… Read more 

Jun 5, 2015

Government of Canada seeking to retaliate against U.S.’ COOL measures

On May 18, 2015 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States’ COOL policy for the… Read more 

Jun 4, 2015

Government of Canada to remove sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products

The Department of Finance has announced a proposal to remove the sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products… Read more