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Government of Canada seeking to retaliate against U.S.’ COOL measures
On May 18, 2015 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States’ COOL policy for the… Read more
Government of Canada to remove sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products
The Department of Finance has announced a proposal to remove the sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products… Read more
PMA-ILWU contract ratified, but ports not out of the woods yet
Although the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) settled on contract terms months… Read more
CFIA updates policy on imports at risk of foot and mouth disease exposure
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated their policy directive relating to products and other material things… Read more
WTO nixes country of origin labeling rules
Compliance protocols are about to get a lot less restrictive for Canada and Mexico-based meat producers after the… Read more
Softwood lumber export surge charge applies to Alberta region for April 2015
The Canada Revenue Agency has issued notice SWLN47 to provide exporters of softwood lumber products under the Softwood… Read more
Environment Canada seeking input on mercury export amendments
Environment Canada is consulting on proposed amendments to the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations… Read more
Environment Canada to prohibit imports, manufacturing of products containing mercury
Environment Canada has announced that its Products Containing Mercury Regulations will come into effect on November 8, 2015.… Read more
CFIA bans oyster imports from New Zealand
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently been notified of a disease detection of Bonamia ostrea (a… Read more
CFIA: Corn from India now requires testing for livestock feed end use
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advised that effective immediately, they will be detaining all incoming shipments… Read more