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Jan 30, 2015

Drivers, union in driver’s seat with potential Port Metro Vancouver strike

When it comes to whether Port Metro Vancouver will experience a crippling drayage strike like it did last… Read more 

Jan 29, 2015

New export requirements for potatoes from PEI

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advises that, effective January 26, 2015, new requirements are in place… Read more 

Jan 27, 2015

Industry guide on infant cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products

Health Canada has published an industry guide that provides information on cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products. The… Read more 

Jan 26, 2015

Government of Canada prohibits certain exports to Russia

The Government of Canada (Government) recently announced that it is prohibiting the export, sale, supply or shipment to… Read more 

Jan 26, 2015

US-COOL oral hearing appeal opens for public viewing

The Appellate Body Division of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that they will open the oral… Read more 

Jan 26, 2015

Health Canada seeking input on synthetic colors labelling

Health Canada is proposing to amend the current labelling regulations so that food colors would be required to… Read more 

Jan 22, 2015

CITT clears way for possible refunds of downward price adjustments

In Canada, the basis for customs valuation affecting imported goods centers on the rules and methods included in… Read more 

Jan 21, 2015

Changes to U.S.-grown onion shipments effective January 21, 2015

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advised that effective January 21, 2015 U.S.-grown onions imported into Canada… Read more 

Jan 21, 2015

CBSA trade compliance verification target list for January 2015 now available

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published the January 2015 target list on compliance with Tariff Classification,… Read more 

Jan 20, 2015

Blue water bridge resurfacing scheduled for April; delays expected

The Blue Water Bridge international crossing will be partially closed for roadwork beginning in April of 2015. The… Read more