Trade News

This memorandum outlines the conditions under which a remission may be granted on the goods and services tax (GST) for printed material imported for use by a foreign airline. 1. This document has been updated to revise the list of countries that may benefit from the Remission Order, as well as…

This memorandum outlines the Canadian Inspection Service’s guidelines to assist Canadian airport authorities and air carriers in the design and operation of international transit facilities. The requirements are meant to ensure that facilities are designed and operated in a manner that is consistent…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais The CSCB is pleased to announce that applications for the 2015-16 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course are available now. The online CCS course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in either English or French…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is currently experiencing technical difficulties. As a result, processing of import documentation could take up to 4 hours. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773…

Due to popular demand, we are bringing back the CBSA team that presented the August 27th, 2015 webinar on the Single Window Initiative, Integrated Import Declaration and Advance Trade Data. Please note, this is a repeat presentation. This webinar will take place on Monday, 28 September 2015 at 1:30…

CN, in partnership with KCSM, is pleased to announce a new cross border inspection service implemented by the Mexican government. This will allow intermodal shipments to cross into Mexico prior to being inspected. The new SENASICA* inspection points are located in Mexico City at KCSM’s Puerta Mexico…

Canada's Trade Minister Ed Fast says he will travel to Atlanta, where chief negotiators for a dozen countries including the U.S., Japan and Mexico are hoping to conclude a massive Pacific Rim trade agreement. "I will be in Atlanta next week," said Ed Fast during an interview on CBC News Network's…

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, 2015 to December 31, 2015. There have been no changes to…

CFIA would like to take this opportunity to invite you to an import information session being held on Oct 27, 2015. This session will focus on PLANT HEALTH import requirements and processes. This information session will be held in Burnaby, BC. Time: 10am – 12pm Address: Suite 400 4321 Still Creek…

This memorandum explains the procedures to request re-determinations and file appeals under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). This memorandum is revised to update its content and ensure it is accurate and in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and jurisprudence. This…

1. This memorandum has been revised to reflect organizational changes resulting from the restructuring of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on April 1, 2010, and to provide general updates resulting from the strategic review of the Duty Free Shop program. 2. In addition to the above, the…