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How can the Canadian Food Inspection Agency be more transparent? As part of maintaining trust in Canada's regulatory system for food, plants and animals, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) intends to refresh its approach to openness and transparency. This means it will proactively release…

The Canada Border Services Agency has been notified by Transport Canada, Registrar of Imported Vehicles that certain fees are being increased as of August 1, 2018. This notice is to advise importers that vehicles required to be registered with the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) using From 1 or…

Another of Canada's largest business groups is warning that Ottawa needs to act now to lower corporate taxes or risk a continued exodus of investment and jobs to the United States. The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, which represents 2,500 companies, released a report this week that paints a…

The second Designate Quiz of 2018 is currently available. You have until 2 p.m. ET on June 28, 2018 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on 1. My CCS -> 2. My CCS Quizzes -> 3. Select the quiz. 2018 Quiz Schedule Available Due Quiz 2 June…

The U.S. commerce secretary says Canada is not a national security threat and that a revitalized NAFTA could make the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum go away. Wilbur Ross also acknowledged Wednesday that the U.S. doesn't have a trade deficit on steel with Canada — in fact, he…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Friday June 22nd, 2018 from 6:30am until 7:00am (EST). Consequently, the CFIA Digital Document Store Application (DDS) may not be available during…

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “CBSA Inspection” for the following HS codes with end use “Feeding for slaughter - terminal feedlot” originating from the states of Minnesota and New Mexico. 01.02.21.1007 - Sexually intact cattle (other than…

The Port of Prince Rupert and DP World have agreed on terms of a project development plan that outlines the next phase of expansion for the DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal. The Phase 2B expansion will increase annual throughput capacity at Canada’s second largest container…

Tariffs on cars and car parts could push loonie to 64 cents US by end of next year, too Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on Canadian cars and car parts could cost the country up to 160,000 jobs, especially if Canada retaliates, TD Bank warns. In a report Monday, senior economist Brian DePratto…

Canada is considering all options, including providing financial aid to the auto industry, to cope up with possible U.S. tariffs, a senior federal minister said, even as officials expressed doubt Washington would follow through with a threat to impose the punitive measures. U.S. President Donald…

The European Union will begin charging import duties of 25 percent on a range of U.S. products on Friday, in response to U.S tariffs imposed on EU steel and aluminum early this month, the European Commission said on Wednesday. The move confirms a tit-for-tat dispute that could escalate into a full…

The following Customs Notice has been revised: 1. To prevent the introduction of the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) into Canada’s ecosystems and to protect native species of salamanders, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is implementing import restrictions on all…

The following has been updated on the CBSA website: BSF266 – Penalty Reinvestment Agreement (PRA) Application Form https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf266-eng.h…

Canada's recreational boating industry says it's bracing for big losses if proposed countermeasures against American tariffs go ahead on July 1. On Wednesday, the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, which represents the recreational boating industry, wrote a two-page letter to Prime…

A new analysis of escalating trade disputes involving the United States warns that a deterioration into an all-out, global trade war would knock North America's economies into recession. The report by Scotiabank said if the U.S. breaks all trade ties with its partners — and imposes across-the-board…

Donald Trump's weapon of choice in the trade standoff between Canada and the U.S. has, up to this point, been tariffs. The president has most recently put the crosshairs on vehicles, and should Canada be slapped with more tariffs, workers and consumers could be the biggest losers. Last week, as he…