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A longshore crane operator sits in front of a screen in the control room at Canada’s largest container terminal and moves a joystick ever so slightly to the left, remotely guiding a 40-foot container with a video-game-like interface... In the year since the technology was introduced at GCT Deltaport…

A joint NAFTA panel has given the United States three months to rethink its tariffs on imports of Canadian softwood lumber. The five-member panel of Canadian and American representatives says there is no evidence that Canada's softwood industry has harmed United States softwood producers. The most…

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on September 7, 2019. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals Notice No. HA-2019-013

Please be advised that the United Kingdom (UK) is changing the numbering format of their registered meat establishments eligible to export to Canada. The UK's competent authority has indicated that the changeover to new establishment number format will be completed in six months starting August 31…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 66(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made a scope ruling (SC OCTG1 2019 SP) with respect to the goods that were the subject of the Application, namely insulated tubing (IT) and vacuum insulated tubing (VIT) from China. On…

In late fall 2019, plant exporters will be able to start requesting phytosanitary certificates through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting a phytosanitary certificate using My CFIA Exporters will save time by applying for a phytosanitary certificate online, through My CFIA. Rather than having to drive…

As indicated in a message sent on June 18, 2019, the CSCB has made representations to the Department of Finance voicing our dissatisfaction with Finance’s decision to no longer consider requests for a remission of surtax. The CSCB was disappointed to learn that the Department of Finance does not…

CFIA would like to announce that the animal health import permit application form 5083 has been replaced by the 3 following application forms: Form 5858: Application for Permit to Import Animal Pathogens Form 5859: Application for Permit to Import Animal Products and By-Products Form 5860…

A) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Livestock feed” and “Other end uses” originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 05.11.99.1995.02 - Bovine blood meal. 05.11.99.1995.03- Bovine dried, bulk, blood or plasma. B)…

CFIA would like to announce that the current plant health import permit application form 5256 has been updated. The form number 5256 and its title, Application for permit to Import Plants and Other Things under the Plant Protection Act, remain unchanged however its content and the methods by which…

Further to previous messages, below are some additional updates to BMSB fumigation requirements for Australia and now New Zealand. New Zealand New Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Requirements The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industry is implementing measures to prevent the entry of brown marmorated…

This is to inform Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulated commercial importers of new guidance that has recently been made available on the CFIA website. After speaking to industry, the Agency has published the following information: Understanding a reject message sent through the…

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, [has] announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as Canada’s Ambassador to China. Mr. Barton chaired Canada’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth. He has directly advised Canada’s Cabinet, and served as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Public Service…

Bill C-47, that amends the Export and Import Permits Act to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty, and the related regulatory changes that establish controls over the brokering of military items and strategic and dual-use goods with a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) end-use are now in effect. Brokering…