Trade News

The possibility of the North American Free Trade Agreement collapsing is on the horizon, so a Calgary-based think tank has launched a guide to help small businesses in Western Canada prepare with what it calls " The 'Just in Case' Plan.'" The guide — released Thursday by the Canada West Foundation —…

‘Challenging’ is not a strong enough word to describe my last two annual visits to Mexico. Oh, I always look forward to catching up on the latest Mexican-Canadian business forays, discussing the local economy with analysts and officials, the warm hospitality, not to mention the warm weather (right…

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2018 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 15 April 5 Quiz 2 June 7 June 28 Quiz 3 October 4 October 25 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't believe U.S. President Donald Trump will pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada has multiple contingency plans ready if trade talks go south. The latest round of talks wrapped in Montreal on Monday with the trade ministers from…

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is calling on the United States to preserve NAFTA, expand free trade and fulfill its traditional role as a leader of the international economic order – or risk being left behind. In a passionate speech before a key U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday, Mr. Mulroney…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates the importation of certain animals in order to prevent animal diseases of concern from entering and spreading in Canada, including diseases that can be transmitted to people. The information on the CFIA website about importing or travelling with…

CSCB is excited to announce a searchable public listing of current CCS designates. It includes all CCS designates who are in good standing and who have agreed to publish their information. This means you will need to update your privacy settings if you wish to be included. All you have to do is…

CBSA has updated the following form: K90 – Duties Relief Application https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k90-eng.html

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Livestock feed”, “Other end uses” and “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from the United States. 05.10.00.1286.01 - Glands and other animal products used in the preparation of…

A U.S. trade commission on Friday handed an unexpected victory to Bombardier Inc against Boeing Co, in a ruling that allows the Canadian company to sell its newest jets to U.S. airlines without heavy duties, sending Bombardier’s shares up 15 percent. The U.S. International Trade Commission’s…

Trade ministers from Canada, Mexico and the United States wrapped up the sixth NAFTA negotiations in Montreal today, agreeing some progress was made but acknowledging tough challenges still lie ahead to strike a new deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said while some progress was made…

Notice was received by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on January 25, 2018, from the Director General of the Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), stating that a preliminary determination had been made respecting the dumping and…

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, January 28 th, 2018 from 4:00am until 8:00am (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 Friday, January 26 th, 2018 from 3:00am until 5:00am (ET). Consequently, the following services may not be available: Automated Import…