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Oct 28, 2016

Canada, U.S. softwood lumber dispute – October 27 update

As noted in an earlier release, a bipartisan group of senators has written a letter to President Obama,… Read more 

Oct 21, 2016

CITT Issues Revised Order of Commencement of Inquiries on Gypsum board from the USA

Notice was received by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) on September 6, 2016, from the Canada Border… Read more 

Oct 21, 2016

Toxic substances added to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012

Government of Canada advises the Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012  have been published… Read more 

Oct 20, 2016

Canada-U.S. softwood dispute: tariff-free period is over

The forecast calls for tariffs The one-year tariff standstill period that prevented the U.S. from initiating trade action… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Anti-corruption measures in the TPP agreement

By David Garduno, GTM Governance, Mexico The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement was signed on February 4th, 2016 after… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Canada, US Softwood Lumber (SLA) – update October 19

Canada’s Trade Minister and U.S. Trade Representative continue to work toward a solution after failing to reach a… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

CFIA requirements on Importation of small packet seeds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published information on the requirements, tools and programs available when importing… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Transport Canada New Requirements for Cargo Loaded on Passenger Aircrafts Known

Transport Canada advises that regulatory changes to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations 2012 will be effective 17 October 2016.… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

Burma Sanctions Lifted; Burma to be GSP Eligible Nov 13, 2016

On October 7, 2016, President Obama signed Executive Order 13742  terminating the national emergency with respect to Burma… Read more 

Oct 19, 2016

CFIA Notice on the Centralization of Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move, and Maple Authorizations

Effective October 31, 2016, local CFIA offices will no longer accept Ministerial Exemption, Permissions to Move or Maple… Read more