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(Le français suit) Reminder: Effective January 15, 2022, exporters of commercial food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) where certification is required under the new EU Animal Health Law (AHL), will be required to use updated export certificates. Export certificates must be…

Going ahead with a unilateral tax could risk further worsening the trade relationship between Canada and the United States The Liberal government intends to proceed with plans to implement a digital services tax targeting tech giants, potentially within the coming weeks. A spokesperson for Finance…

Canada and India are quietly setting the stage to reboot formal free-trade talks as the Trudeau government seeks economic alternatives to China following the dispute over the Meng Wanzhou-two Michaels affair. Trade negotiators from both countries have held four "consultative meetings" in the last…

Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Canadian animals returning to Canada”, “Commercial”, “Display in a zoo”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate…

President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, the administration planned to announce. A senior administration official said the requirement…

CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Reminder to pay duties and taxes by payment due date Importers and custom brokers need to pay the CBSA by the payment due date to avoid any potential interest charges. Details regarding the payment of duties and taxes on commercial goods, as well as applicable interest…

Canada's small business confidence over the short and long-term improved slightly in November. Optimism still hasn't recouped the September sharp decline, but it's moving in the right direction. CFIB’s Business Barometer® Short-term Index, which is based on 3-month forward expectations for business…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Invasive Zebra (and/or possibly Quagga) Mussels have been found in aquarium and water garden moss ball products sold in pet stores across the United States. These mussels are highly invasive and their import into Canada is prohibited under the Aquatic…

Please be advised that as of December 6, 2021, the hours of operation for the CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) will be changed from 7:00 to 20:00 to 7:00 to 17:00 ET. The CCSH hours of operation will be re-evaluated as call volumes increase. The Client support contact form: Canada Border Services…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the 2021 Notice to Registered Seed Establishments to reflect the implementation of new policies and add new references. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. L'Agence canadienne d'inspection des…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This notice is to advise trade chain partners (TCPs) (i.e. importers and brokers) that the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA’s) policy pertaining to the importation and release of regulated Canadian Goods Returning using tariff codes 9813 and 9814, cannot…

(Le français suit) Canada and the United States have agreed to use the emergency transit provisions of a joint policy that was in the final stage of finalization and the Health of Animals Regulations, which were amended in June 2021. The policy was specifically designed to support animal welfare and…

International Trade Minister Mary Ng and B.C.’s lumber producers say they are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to increase duties on Canada’s softwood lumber producers. The U.S. government said Wednesday that its final combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the export price review of certain liquid dielectric transformers (transformers) having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes)…

Four FAQs to better understand the Canada-U.S. spat over electric vehicle subsidies It might be difficult to imagine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arguing against a climate-friendly tax credit. But that’s exactly what happened last week in Washington, D.C. during the so-called “Three Amigos” summit…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais The Commercial and Trade Branch’s Licensing Unit is seeking your assistance in considering the impacts of a policy change that would allow for the consolidation/deconsolidation of goods in SH and SF type sufferance warehouses. It has been brought to our…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Reference: Message to Industry: Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Prepared and Distributed by: Global Affairs Canada Please be advised that it was estimated that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) would be filled on November 22, 2021…

The text of Tuesday’s Speech from the Throne is available. Highlights that might interest members include: the Government is moving to more targeted support, while prudently managing spending. To ensure no one is left behind, support will be extended or added for industries that continue to struggle…