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North American trade is facing a “critical moment” in the ongoing aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, say Canadian business leaders as they embark on a concerted campaign to fortify ties with the United States. The new Canada-U.S. “road map” partnership is the ideal platform to start reinforcing…

Six Quebec employers’ associations on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to intervene in the labour dispute at the Port of Montreal, even if it means adopting special legislation. The Conseil du patronat du Québec, the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, the Manufacturiers et…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Wednesday, April 14, 2020 from 06:00am (EST) to 07:00am (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: Electronic Data Interchange -…

CBSA Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) RE: Offsetting Entries on some Daily Notices and Statements of Accounts As part of ongoing ARL account maintenance activities, some account holders will notice offsetting entries on their Daily Notices and Statement of Account in April 2021: Only certain…

A bike shortage this spring has left consumers and bike stores scrambling, but the reasons behind it are also affecting the ability of Canadian exporters to get their products to markets a continent away. Trouble finding a good set of two wheels is one symptom of a larger problem that's happening at…

Chapter 23 was published to : i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the United States. 23.09.10.1565.01 - Avian (bird) ingredients other than egg products. 23.09.10.1565.02 - Bovine (cattle) ingredients excluding products…

Canada’s manufacturers on Monday asked the federal government to curb a brewing labor dispute after dockworkers at the country’s second largest port said they will work less this week. Unionized dockworkers, who are in talks for a new contract since 2018, will hold a partial strike starting Tuesday…

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement:​ “Last fall, in line with our robust export control regime, the Government of Canada suspended export permits for military goods and technology to Turkey pending the results of an investigation into…

The union representing the Port of Montreal's longshoremen announced on Sunday that it has sent a notice to call a partial strike. In a statement, the union said it would give more details during a press conference on Monday. Union officials said the notice was a reaction to an announcement by the…

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 on April 10, 2021: Expiry of order Certain steel goods https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2021/2021-04-10/html/commis-eng.ht… Expiry review of order (E-registry Service pilot project) Steel grating https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1…

CFIA APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN SENDING THIS MESSAGE AS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions. 01.02.29.1009 - Steers. 01.02.29.1010 - Spayed heifers. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 01…

We have recently learned from the CBSA that, in Release 2 of CARM, when importers must post a surety bond or cash deposit for release prior to payment privileges, each RM15 must have a minimum $25,000.00 posted for the surety bond option. A BN9 can still post one bond for multiple BN15’s as long as…

Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 18, 2021 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if the following criteria are met: is currently employed by a CSCB member firm and has…

Initial notice received: Friday 2021-04-09 8:44 AM ET Resolved: Friday 2021-04-09 11:07 AM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived, or about to arrive at the border…

The purpose of this notice is to advise Trade Chain Partners (TCPs) of changes to the IID. On April 13, 2021, the following changes will be made in the production environment: Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Country of Source data requirements: It has been brought to the Canada Border Services Agency…

Please find below the links to the new Memorandum D10-14-54, Tariff Classification of Certain Flat Water Sprint Racing Canoes and Kayaks Under Tariff Item 8903.99.10. This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s policy concerning the tariff classification of certain racing shells…

Pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination on March 23, 2021 respecting the dumping of certain wheat gluten originating in or exported from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania. The Statement…