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Health Minister Mark Holland says he has secured concessions to the new rules being imposed by the United States on dog owners bringing their pets across the border, but remains "concerned" about the forthcoming changes. "I am quite concerned, if I'm honest, about the regulations that are being…

(Le texte français suit le texte anglais) As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: July 21, 2024 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following service may not be available for this period: Automated…

Canada’s decision to impose a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. businesses demands a swift and strong response from the Biden Administration, write Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03) in a letter, signed by every…

(Le français suit) Five new Consumer Product Safety Enforcement Summary Reports are now available on Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety website. Compliance Verification Project 2022-2023: Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations - The purpose of this Compliance Verification (CV) project was to…

(Le français suit) Since 2011, trade in organic products between Canada and the EU has been facilitated by the European Union – Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement (EUCOEA). This non-binding Arrangement facilitates trade in organic agricultural products between Canada and the EU by recognizing…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on directive D-13-01: Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program) . How to participate: Contact [email protected] to request the draft directive. Please review the document…

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS code with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from the continental United States: 06.02.90.0026.26 – Hazelnut, filbert, cobnut (Corylus spp.) – in vitro plants. B) Chapter 07 Chapter 07…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-07-13 05:00 ET 2024-07-13 06:00ET 2024-07-14 05:00 ET 2024-07-14 06:00 ET 2024-07-13 05:30 ET 2024-07-13 07:00 ET 2024-07-14 05:30 ET 2024-07-14 07:00 ET All clients and service providers who transmit trade data…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions and registration type list of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses” originating from Germany: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No. 01.05, fresh, chilled or…

(Le français suit) Reminder/Rappel Effective July 10th, 2024, the document Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Returning shipments policy is implemented and posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. It is about shipments of animal products or by-products (other than edible meat…

The second Designate Quiz of 2024 must be submitted by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 11, 2024. This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to update the normal values and export prices applicable to certain concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) exported to Canada from Algeria by Spa Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algerie (Tosyali). The review is part of…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. Les retards dans le traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) sont réglés. Processing Delays – CFIA Import Declaration The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s…

Unexpected CARM Outage Resolved Please be advised that the CARM Client portal was experiencing technical difficulties. The issue has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your patience. Objet : Interruption imprévue de la GCRA résolue Veuillez noter…

Please be advised that the CARM Client portal is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience. Objet : Interruption imprévue de la GCRA Veuillez noter que le portail client de la GCRA éprouve présentement des difficultés techniques. Merci de votre patience.

Follow up to the message below, the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and the draft specifications for ISPMs that are open for country consultation from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 can be found at https://www.ippc.int/en/news/2024-ippc-consultation-period-is-now…

Applications will be accepted until July 26, 2024 – Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for a $3,500.00 scholarship. The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those students that are just beginning their post secondary education and our CSCB Undergraduate and the West…

The CBSA has updated the July 2024 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. The updated Trade Compliance Verification priorities can be found below: Tariff Verification Gloves Round 3 New Harmonized System Number(s): Headings 39.26 and 42.03 Risk identified: Imported goods could be incorrectly…

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 14 on July 3, 2024: Export Control List — Order Amending the Export and Import Permits Act GST/HST Regulations, No. 13 — Regulations Amending Various Excise Tax Act Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations — Regulations…