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Canadian organic producers and processors will benefit from new trade opportunities following the signing of an expanded organic arrangement between the governments of Canada and Switzerland. Effective October 1, 2016, the expanded arrangement will now allow all Canadian organic multi-ingredient…

It seems that credit card fraud has resurfaced quite visibly in some pockets of the country. Vigilant members have suggested that fellow brokers would be wise to conduct address verifications of all credit cards provided for payment by importers not known to them. While address verification does…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received a letter from the European Commission on September 28, 2016, advising Canada that the EU is implementing six months residency requirements for horses imported into Canada. According to new requirements, horses will required to be resident of Canada…

This memorandum outlines and explains the movement and processing of international mail destined for Canadian Forces post offices. This memorandum was updated to reflect changes made to the Canada Border Services Agency terminology. This memorandum is available in its entirety on the CBSA website…

This memorandum outlines the policies and procedures related to the importation into Canada of books, newspapers, periodicals and magazines and any similar printed publications, audio recordings arriving by mail or courier. This memorandum was revised to amend (a) the term “audio cassette” to “audio…

Economies around the world have become more integrated because of increased trade, and this has implications for the conduct of monetary policy, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. In the first annual Paul Storer Memorial Lecture on Canada–US relations, given at Western Washington…

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. There have been no changes to…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web services have now been restored. The following services are now available: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST) CFIA Website ( www…

This memorandum has been amended to remove the hyperlinks to the Exporter’s Certification of Non-originating Textile Goods, and to provide instructions on how to access the respective countries’ Certification. It is available in its entirety on the CBSA website: Memorandum D11-4-22, Tariff…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web services are not available. Consequently, the following services are not available: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST) CFIA Website (…

Please note that Mexico has advised us that they are once again in a position to generate the originally negotiated OMICs for Bovine and Porcine products. CFIA has granted a three week transition period during which time both the Interim OMICs and Original OMICs would be accepted. http://inspection…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted a series of questions and answers to its website regarding the Weed Seeds Order (WSO), 2016. The WSO is a ministerial order made under the Seeds Act and plays a critical role in preventing the introduction of new weed species into Canada by…

This memorandum outlines the application and conditions of participation in the Courier Low Value Shipment Program. This memorandum has been revised to reflect regulatory changes to reporting timelines, valuation limits, exception processing, and application requirements. The CSCB has contacted the…

Chapt. 11 MHMP - Section 11.7.3, Annex U-1 – United States Export certification requirements on USDA performance standards for Campylobacter on chilled carcasses of young chickens and turkeys have been updated. For details, please see Annex U-1. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/meat-and-poultry…

A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.06.14 - Rabbits and hares 01.06.19.2083.01 - Commercial dogs - eight months of age or older. ii) add the end use "Performance" to the following HS codes. 01.06.19.2083.02 - Commercial…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web services are now available. Consequently, the following services are available: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST) CFIA Website ( www…