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(Le français suit) Canada and the United States have agreed to use the emergency transit provisions of a joint policy that was in the final stage of finalization and the Health of Animals Regulations, which were amended in June 2021. The policy was specifically designed to support animal welfare and…

International Trade Minister Mary Ng and B.C.’s lumber producers say they are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to increase duties on Canada’s softwood lumber producers. The U.S. government said Wednesday that its final combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the export price review of certain liquid dielectric transformers (transformers) having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes)…

Four FAQs to better understand the Canada-U.S. spat over electric vehicle subsidies It might be difficult to imagine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arguing against a climate-friendly tax credit. But that’s exactly what happened last week in Washington, D.C. during the so-called “Three Amigos” summit…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais The Commercial and Trade Branch’s Licensing Unit is seeking your assistance in considering the impacts of a policy change that would allow for the consolidation/deconsolidation of goods in SH and SF type sufferance warehouses. It has been brought to our…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Reference: Message to Industry: Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Prepared and Distributed by: Global Affairs Canada Please be advised that it was estimated that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) would be filled on November 22, 2021…

The text of Tuesday’s Speech from the Throne is available. Highlights that might interest members include: the Government is moving to more targeted support, while prudently managing spending. To ensure no one is left behind, support will be extended or added for industries that continue to struggle…

The most recent CBSA CARM webinar and/or Open Mic, material and recording are now available on the CARM Google Drive (in the folder: Preparing for CARM Release 1 / Preparation pour la version 1 de la GCRA and then Release 1 webinars / webinaires de la version 1).

Version 2.1 of the ECCRD Chapter 26, Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) is now available. If you are interested in receiving it please send an email to CARM Engagement requesting it: [email protected] The French version will be available shortly as…

For the first time ever, the CSCB is offering access to our CCS course for current CCS and CTCS designates. You’ll have the opportunity to audit the course, which means you’ll be able to renew your knowledge at your own pace and without the pressure of part tests and a final examination. As an…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This message pertains to imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2021-2022 Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry is open. The Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry resumed operational service on November 22, 2021, 1 pm Pacific Time (4 pm Eastern Time). There is limited accessibility to the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry as…

(Le français suit) Labelling and packaging requirements for pre-packaged foods due to flooding in BC Due to the extreme flooding in British Columbia (BC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is providing information to food businesses regarding labelling and packaging requirements for certain foods…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. CORRECTION : Please note that Slovak Republic is taken out from the message in the list of countries approved to use the new EU TRACES certificate for raw poultry meat. Be advised that Canada and the European Union (EU) have negotiated a new TRACES…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. The annual interest rate for the first quarter of 2022 (January 1st to March 31st, 2022) will be 0.1475. Taux d'intérêt du premier trimestre 2022 Les clients affectés : Tous les clients et fournisseurs…

(Le français suit) * A notice regarding the changes to the regulated area for the LDD moth was distributed on January 18, 2021. This message is being sent as a reminder, given the start of the Christmas tree shipping season. Following a pest risk assessment, risk management considerations and…

(Le français suit) The CFIA would like to draw your attention to the following information related to detections of potato wart on Prince Edward Island in October. 1. On November 21, 2021, a Ministerial Order was made under the authority of the Plant Protection Act. The Order is designed to restrict…

On November 15, 2021, the Globe and Mail reported the first seizure under the Canadian prohibition on the importation of goods "mined, manufactured or produced wholly or in part by forced labour." According to the CBSA, customs officials seized a shipment of women's and children's clothing imported…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Due to extreme weather conditions in British Columbia, Canada that have caused flooding, landslides, road closures, and other supply chain disruptions, Canadian domestic truck carriers may need to transit through the U.S to reach destinations in Canada. Any…