CTCS: Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements

Module Description

The goal of this module is to assist you in supplying strategic rules of origin advice to importing and exporting clients.

The following topics are covered in this module:

General Introduction to Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements
Main Elements and Concepts Used to Determine Origin
Other Elements and Concepts Used to Determine Origin
The Canadian Legislative and Regulatory Context
An Overview of Canada’s GPT and LDC Regimes
CUSMA - Essential Origin Tools
CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations
Determination of CUSMA Origin Criteria
Other CUSMA Origin Concepts and Operational Considerations
CUSMA Certification of Origin
How to Determine the Tariff Treatment Under CUSMA
The Evolution of Rules of Origin in Canadian Preferential Trade Agreements
A New Generation of Free Trade Agreements

Enrolment in the CTCS modules is available to CTCS Program participants and any person wishing to advance their knowledge on specific subjects of interest. You may enrol in a CTCS module at any time.

You have access to the course for a period of 180 days starting from the day you start the course. You can take your final exam at any time within these 180 days. If you take the exam before the 180th day, you will still retain access to the course for the full duration of 180 days.

The fee for each CTCS module is CDN$395 plus applicable taxes.

Further details about the CTCS modules, such as examinations, are available in the Academic Policy, Conditions and Fees.

There is a CDN$100 administrative fee if the CSCB receives written notice of withdrawal from a CTCS module prior to accessing the course materials. A refund of the tuition fees, minus a CDN$100 administrative fee per module will be issued. Students may withdraw from a CTCS module at any time; however, there will be no refund of tuition fees when notice of withdrawal is received after the course has been started.

If you're enrolled in the CTCS Program of Study to gain the CTCS designation and are purchasing a bundle, please review the withdrawal policy for specific bundles in the Academic Policy, Conditions and Fees.

Registration

Registration for the CTCS: Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements course is ongoing.

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