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In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency launched a framework called Responding to Today, Building for the Future (RTBF) to guide the work of the Agency. The RTBF Progress Report 2018 outlines the work done over the past year and where the Agency is headed. We invite you to read the Progress…

Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to Refer to “CFIA-NISC” for the following HS code originating from Republic of Maldova. 08.09.40.4007 – Plums (fresh). (Prunus domestica, P. insititia, P. salicina and their hybrids) This created a requirement version…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has posted the text of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which will replace NAFTA. The text of the agreement is available on the USTR website.

Canada and the U.S. have reached a tentative deal to overhaul the North American free-trade agreement after intensive weekend talks, trading access to Canada’s protected dairy market for the preservation of a key dispute-resolution system and exemption from threatened auto tariffs. President Donald…

“Today, Canada and the United States reached an agreement, alongside Mexico, on a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA will give our workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses a high-standard trade agreement that will result…

Reports indicate that as of September 26, 2018, the Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will be in legal strike or lockout position. Please check with Canada Post for the latest developments, to help you avoid delays associated with disruptions to mail service. The CFIA…

...[European trade commissioner Cecilia] Malmstrom says a lack of awareness in Canada and a wave of anti-globalization nationalism abroad may be contributing to the country’s sluggish start to seizing opportunities in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)... CETA has been in effect…

Canada’s economy grew by a greater than expected 0.2 per cent in July, Statistics Canada data indicated on Friday, [September 28], a development set to cement market expectations of another interest rate increase next month... The Bank of Canada, which this month forecast temporary factors would…

As the Trump administration continues to link the lifting of steel and aluminum tariffs to a successful conclusion of trade talks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians need to feel confident about what will happen 'if' they move forward. Speaking at a press conference before leaving the…

This message pertains to imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2018-2019 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 p.m. local…

Trade will continue to expand but at a more moderate pace than previously forecast. The WTO anticipates growth in merchandise trade volume of 3.9% in 2018, with trade expansion slowing further to 3.7% in 2019. The new forecast for 2018 is below the WTO's 12 April estimate of 4.4% but falls within…

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions. 03.01.92.0415.66 - Anguilla rostrate TSN- 161127 – American eel / Common eel. 03.02.74.0415.66 - Anguilla rostrate TSN- 161127 – American eel / Common eel. 03.03.26.0415.66 - Anguilla rostrate TSN- 161127 – American eel / Common eel…

Message received by the CSCB at 9:16 am. Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who receive accounting statements via electronic data interchange (EDI). Please be advised that effective immediately, EDI notification for late Daily Notices (DN) and Statements of Account (SOA)…

This memorandum has been expanded to include guidelines and requirements related to CBSA services at a fixed base operator and the requirements for a telephone reporting site/marine. It can be reviewed in its entirety on the CBSA website https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-5-12-eng.html…

The Government of Canada recognizes the important role of small and medium businesses in creating jobs and supporting the economy. That is why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to becoming a more service oriented organization to help support these businesses, while ensuring tax fairness…

Chapter 08 was published to add a registration type and modify the conditions of import for the following HS code originating from Japan. 08.08.10.4001.00 – Apples (fresh).

Canada has been hoping to have it both ways — by modernizing NAFTA with the Trump administration while still expanding its trade with China. That may not be practical. It's an especially risky strategy when it comes to lifting those U.S. steel tariffs, something Canadian officials have indicated is…

Canada is not making concessions needed to reach a deal with the United States for a trilateral NAFTA pact and is running out of time before Washington proceeds with a Mexico-only agreement, a top U.S. official said on Tuesday. The administration of President Donald Trump has recently started…