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On August 2, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to list an additional 43 individuals and 17 entities. These persons include military officials involved in the Bucha massacre and entities in the defence sector directly or indirectly supporting the Russian…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value review of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) originating in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) and exported to Canada by Pro Power Co., Ltd. (Pro Power)…

A) Chapter 02 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit” and “Other end uses” originating from Uruguay. 02.04.10 - Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, fresh or chilled 02.04.21 - Other meat of sheep, fresh or chilled…

Natural Resources Canada intends to launch Amendments 18 and 19 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations to update or add energy efficiency or testing standards for currently regulated and new products. Consideration is given to the following products listed below for which technical bulletins have been…

(Le français suit) The CFIA is engaging partners and stakeholders to ensure that Canadian interests are considered and reflected in the International Plant Protection Convention consultations. These consultations focus on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and documents…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. TARGET AUDIENCE:All importers, brokers, service providers, and internal services. CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for Civic Holiday Due to the Civic holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal and/or CERS portal. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 1st, 2022, however, the TCCU production…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 1st, 2022, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours”…

Canada's small business confidence over the short and long-term fell considerably in July. CFIB’s Business Barometer® short-term index, based on 3-month forward expectations for business performance, declined to 46.7 following a significant drop of almost eight points. The long-term optimism index…

Washington has raised concerns about the trade implications of Ottawa's online-streaming bill, prompting a legal expert to warn that Canada could face hundreds of millions of dollars of retaliatory tariffs if it becomes law. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed disquiet about the…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value and export price review of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) by Katsuhana Fasteners Corporation.…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Aquaculture feed”, “Livestock Feed”, “Other end uses” and “Pet food manufacturing” originating from Costa Rica and Peru. 05.11.91.1994 - Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones, shells of…

The CSCB is pleased to announce our continued support of member firms and their families by offering three scholarships that will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those that are just beginning their post…

Ukraine says it could take 2 weeks for ports to be operational after UN-brokered deal. Shipping companies are not rushing to export millions of tonnes of trapped grain out of Ukraine, despite a breakthrough deal to provide safe corridors through the Black Sea. That is because explosive mines are…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a 45-day public consultation on a proposed new chapter to the animal feed guidance document that will introduce registration requirements for gut modifier products. We invite those in the animal feed industry, including feed…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: July Payment Due Date – August 2 2022 TARGET AUDIENCE: All importers, brokers, service providers, and internal services. The payment due date for the July Statement of Account (SOA) has been deferred to Tuesday, August 2 2022, 16…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. As of July 6, 2022, standard container sizes were removed for some foods as a result of the Food Product Innovation initiative. The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated to reflect this change. In the meantime, you can consult the Food…

On July 15, 2022, Canada launched consultations inviting Canadians to share their views regarding the development of a model Canadian digital trade agreement. Background Digital trade broadly covers digitally enabled transactions involving trade in either goods and services that can be digitally or…

(Le français suit) Significant amendments were made to the Fertilizers Regulations in 2020 that affect the manufacture, sale, import and export of regulated fertilizers and supplements. As of October 26, 2023, all regulated fertilizers and supplements must comply with the "new" regulations. The…