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Trans-Pacific Partnership Signed on February 4th by All Participating Countries
With more than five years of negotiations now behind them, representatives from all twelve (12) signed the Trans-Pacific… Read more
CFIA Private Certification Policy (Food Safety)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published its Private Certification Policy (Food Safety), which was based on… Read more
WCNYH to begin investigation into walkout
Dockworkers recently returned to work at the East Coast's largest port, but not all is well at New… Read more
CFIA advisory on Importation of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables with Sulphites
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice to importers that fresh fruit and vegetables intended to… Read more
For carriers, Chinese New Year not quite boom or bust
The late-year busy period for carriers is annually followed by a January surge in shipments as retailers prepare… Read more
Canada takes a small, indefinite step closer to TPP adoption
Canada's recently elected liberal government is taking its first steps toward approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
2016 poised to be down year for containership fleets
Trade is slowing at a detrimental rate for containership fleets - so much so that even the low… Read more
CFIA – Ingredient Declaration on Breaded Food Products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice to producers and importers of breaded food products as… Read more
CBSA Advisory on Canada Revenue Agency Alcohol and Tobacco Licenses
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published Customs Notice 16-02 which provides information regarding the administration of certain… Read more
Environment Canada provides Information on Products Containing Mercury Regulations
Do you manufacture or import products that may contain mercury such as fluorescent lamps or tubes, light bulbs,… Read more