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Mar 29, 2019

Ratifying USMCA the Only Responsible Option at this Point

This article was originally published in Global Trade Magazine on March 29, 2019 By Candace Sider, Vice President,… Read more 

Feb 15, 2019

Canadian spring thaw, 2019

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

Jan 23, 2019

Consultations on Certain Flame Retardants and Repellents

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a consultation document to eliminate the exemptions for the use of… Read more 

Jan 7, 2019

Update to SFCR Requirements for Fresh Fruit or Vegetables Timeframe

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published updated information on Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) import requirements… Read more 

Jun 26, 2018

Tariff dispute with U.S. is further proof Canadian small businesses need backup plan

This article was originally published in the National Post on June 26, 2018.   By Stéphan Galarneau, Head… Read more 

Jun 8, 2018

Mexico adopts retaliation against the U.S. for tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum

On June 5th, 2018, the Mexican authorities published, in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the retaliatory… Read more 

Mar 21, 2018

US steel tariffs – not just about national security or sector support

This article was originally published in the Journal of Commerce on March 21, 2018 By David Rish, President,… Read more 

Dec 6, 2017

NAFTA public advocacy

The governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico have been intensely renegotiating the terms of the North… Read more 

Jun 10, 2016

Transport Canada publishes SOLAS Requirements of VGM of Packed Containers

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require, as… Read more 

Nov 18, 2015

Labelling Requirements for Prepackaged Water and Ice

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provides information and guidance on the labelling requirements for water and ice… Read more