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The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on January 28, 2017. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2016-022 Environment, Dept. of the, and Dept. of Health Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Publication after screening assessment of a substance —…

Today is your last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar on CBSA’s Commercial Vision. The Commercial Vision will redefine how the Government of Canada manages commercial imports. Don't miss this great opportunity to hear about what CBSA has planned, ask questions and provide your own input. This…

CBSA’s Commercial Vision is moving forward. Customs brokers need to understand its intricacies in order to plan their own future business strategies. Register for our January 31 Commercial Vision webinar where you can hear about what CBSA has planned, ask some questions and provide your own input…

As Britain starts the process of leaving the European Union, the U.K.’s top trade negotiator tried to assure Canadian businesses that robust trade between the two nations would not be disrupted. “The United Kingdom must reforge our relationships with those nations who have been our longest-serving…

A trade accord that will boost global exports by $1 trillion should come into force within two weeks, the head of the World Trade Organization said ... The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) will have a major impact on poorer countries, because it standardizes and simplifies customs procedures…

Data is generated by every economic activity, including the movement of goods and people and circulates extensively along the global value chain. Collecting and analyzing data to enhance the effectiveness of border management is of paramount importance to Customs administrations. This year, in the…

Japan’s ambassador to Canada says the TPP still isn’t dead, and wants other countries in the partnership to ratify the deal in spite of the United States’ decision to withdraw from the multilateral trade deal... Despite intense lobbying from Japan and others, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an…

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) launching radio ads ...to raise awareness about the important work done by Border Services Officers, Inland Enforcement Officers and other front-line law enforcement personnel at Canada Border Services Agency. "Every day, Border Services Officers and…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking your feedback on risk management options for Arundo donax (giant reed). The CFIA has completed a Pest Risk Management Document (RMD) which examines the risk associated with the importation, cultivation and trade of Arundo donax (giant reed) in…

As you are aware, the CSCB has launched the Customs Broker/Importer Search tool to facilitate and encourage the use of manifest forward functionality among the carrier and freight forwarder community, which can be accessed at ManifestForward.ca. Manifest Forward functionality allows information to…