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Mar 16, 2018

Government Announces Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations

The Minister of International Trade recently announced the positive conclusion of the exploratory discussions on a comprehensive free… Read more 

Mar 12, 2018

Seasonal Load Restrictions in Effect During Spring Thaw

Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more 

Mar 9, 2018

Dumping Continues on Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate from China

On March 2, 2018 the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) determined that the expiry of the order made… Read more 

Mar 9, 2018

CFIA Food Labelling Modernization Phase III – Report on the Key Proposals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched the Food Labelling Modernization initiative in June 2013. Feedback from Phase… Read more 

Mar 8, 2018

Import and Export Certification Requirement Changes for Shelf-stable Thermally Processed Pet food, Treats and Chews

The Canadian Food Inspection (CFIA) issued a notice to industry to advise the changes to the importing and… Read more 

Mar 8, 2018

Proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Report on the Consultations

From January to April 2017 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency held public consultations on the proposed Safe Food… Read more 

Mar 1, 2018

2018 Federal Budget

The Canadian government unveiled its 2018 Federal Budget on 27 February 2018. Here are some key points as… Read more 

Feb 28, 2018

CFIA Renewal of Veterinary Biologics Establishment Licences, Product Licences, and Import Permits

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a memorandum notice to importers and manufacturers of veterinary biologics on… Read more 

Feb 22, 2018

CBSA Notice of Final Decisions issued on Certain PET Resin

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a notice on February 14, 2018 on final decisions and terminated… Read more 

Feb 16, 2018

Health Canada Consultation on Proposed Front-of-Package Labelling

Health Canada has launched consultation of the proposed mandatory nutrition symbol for front-of-package labelling and is requesting your… Read more