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Economics likes to claim free trade is bias-free and rational. It's actually about politics and interests. You've likely heard the concern that Twitter and Facebook have divided the world into separate camps because many of us unfollow the social media voices that disagree with us. I thought of that…

We have updated our webpage on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) to include additional guidance materials on preventive food safety controls. To view these materials and more information on conducting a hazards analysis and related procedures, visit: http://inspection.gc.ca…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. For maintenance purposes, all EDI applications will be unavailable on Sunday Fevruary 25, 2018 from 04:20 to 08:20 (ET). This includes: all incoming data or outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 from 3:00am until 7:00am (ET). Consequently, the following services may not be available: Automated Import…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 from 1:00 am until 4:00am (ET). Consequently, the following services may not be available: CFIA Website ( www…

President Donald Trump's decision to hit imports of Canadian solar energy modules with staggering tariffs, starting this month, has sparked another court battle over the extent of his powers to push through his America First agenda. Three Ontario-based manufacturing companies are suing the U.S…

The following form has been updated on the CBSA website: A30 – Diversion Notice https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/a30-eng.html

American imports into Canada could fall by $3.3 billion under the recently rebooted Trans-Pacific Partnership, the federal government has concluded, sparking fears the new pact could hurt the ongoing NAFTA renegotiation. The text of the 11-country Pacific Rim trade deal — a pact President Donald…

The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing economies was released on Wednesday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without its star member the United States. More than 20 provisions have been suspended or…

Canadian and Indian companies have signed 66 new contracts worth $1 billion in total in a deal expected to create 5,800 jobs in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Tuesday in front of an audience at the Canada-India Business Forum. He spent the morning in Mumbai, India's…

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Democratic People…

The following new documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: EDN46 Excise Duty Rates on Spirits and Wine Effective April 1, 2018 EDBN24 Excise Duty Rates on Beer Effective April 1, 2018

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for January 2018 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 97.3.

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Other end uses”, Temporary stay in Canada”, “Feeding for slaughter” and Racing” originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days…