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Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding Certain Liquid Dielectric Transformers originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. The Statement of Reasons is available on the CBSA website.

From January to April 2017 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency held public consultations on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Over 1,700 submissions were received from businesses, consumers, governments and industry associations during this consultation period, which are summarized…

1. As of October 21, 2016, according to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR), waste and recyclable material being exported for disposal or recycling are considered hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material if: a. they are defined as…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is confirming that as of February 1, 2018, Arundo donax (giant reed) will be regulated as a pest plant under the Plant Protection Act due to the significant risk it poses to Canada’s plant resource base. This decision is based on the results of a pest risk…

1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has rendered a decision in Appeal No. AP-2017-012, T. LaPlante v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency regarding knives which open automatically by centrifugal force (centrifugal knives). 2…

Clients Affected: All clients who transmit data electronically The TCCU would like to thank the clients who participated in the TCCU online client satisfaction survey in November and early December. The team and management sincerely appreciate your time in providing your feedback. We look forward to…

Clients Affected: Importers and brokers Payments for the Statement of Account (SOA) must be submitted electronically or be received at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) National Payment Processing Center by 16:00 Eastern Time on the last business day of the month. The CBSA recognizes that…

This memorandum outlines and explains the customs privileges and exemptions granted to foreign representatives posted to Canada and assigned to diplomatic missions, consular posts, and certain international organizations accredited by the Global Affairs Canada (GAC). For information on the…

Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world totalled $2.5 billion in November, widening from a $1.6 billion deficit in October. Imports were up 5.8% and exports rose 3.7%, both due largely to increased activity in the automotive industry. This has been excerpted from a 5 January 2018 release…

The General Motors Co. plant in Oshawa, Ont., has been gearing up over the past several months to start producing GMC Sierras and Chevrolet Silverados this year. The $400-million investment will help it meet rising truck demand across North America, the automaker said. But while the plant is being…

The Canadian government on Wednesday criticized the United States for a decision to impose duties on certain softwood lumber exports and underlined its determination to fight the move. The duties, which went into effect on Wednesday, are “unfair, unwarranted and troubling,” Foreign Minister Chrystia…

The Canadian government is sending three cabinet ministers to the United States to stress the merits of NAFTA, officials said on Thursday, paving the way for key talks that could either sink or save the trade pact. Canada and Mexico object to major changes that Washington wants to make to the North…

Finding issued Thursday, January 4, 2018 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL LINE PIPE ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA The Finding is available on the CITT website.