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Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Canada’s relationship with Israel is based on strong economic, cultural and social ties. Israel is a long-time trading partner, and Canada’s free trade agreement with Israel has contributed to better opportunities for businesses and economic prosperity…

The WTO’s Annual Report, published today (31 May), provides a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities in 2017 and early 2018. The Report opens with a message from Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and a brief overview of the year. This is followed by more in-depth accounts of the WTO’s…

U.S. tariffs amount to 25% on imported steel and 10% on aluminum The U.S. is slapping Canada with tariffs on its steel and aluminum imports beginning at midnight. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made the announcement during a call with reporters Thursday morning. President Donald Trump…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI As we approach the summer months and vacation time, the TCCU remains committed to timely client support to resolve electronic commerce and portal systems technical issues. To ensure our officers are available for…

Notice received: Wed. 2018-05-30 3:32 PM EDT 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 please fax documents to (613) 773-9999. The…

Canadian Pacific Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing striking engineers, meaning operations will be back to normal as early as Thursday. The rail company said in a release on Wednesday that it had struck a four-year tentative agreement with conductors and locomotive…

Notice received: Wed. 2018-05-30 10:25 AM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is experiencing delays in processing transaction due to high volume. Please note there may be a delay in processing import release requests. If you require a release for a shipment that…

The following has been updated on the CBSA website: D19-14-1, Cross-Border Currency and Monetary Instruments Reporting https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-14-1-eng.html This update incorporates the most current terminology, as well as department names and addresses. This update…

A) Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating for the Member States of the European Union. 05.05.90.1260 - Feather meal. 05.06.90…

The countdown to another Canadian railway strike is on. Canadian Pacific Railway workers are set to strike Tuesday night, potentially forcing the railroad to shut down its freight service and leaving commuters with the prospect of delays in the country's three largest cities. The unions representing…

Canada's foreign affairs minister is heading out of town for what could turn out to be a pivotal trade mission to Washington. When Chrystia Freeland arrives in D.C. today, she will attempt to tackle a trifecta of trade troubles threatening the Canada-U.S. relationship. Freeland's primary objective…

A) Chapter 20 was published to add the following OGD extension. 20.05.70.2082.04 – Olives, stuffed with fish, less than 20% fish (air tight container) This created a requirement version change for the following HS code with end uses “Food services” and “Retail use”. 20.05.99.3002 - Vegetable…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday and raised “strong concerns” about a U.S. probe into car and truck imports that was launched this week, the prime minister’s office said. The two leaders also discussed the North American Free Trade Agreement…

On May 24, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its order made on August 19, 2013, in Expiry Review No. RR-2012-003, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on August…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of pressure pipe fittings and drainage, waste and vent pipe fittings, made of cast copper…