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Health Canada seeking input on regulatory transparency
Health Canada is seeking input and comments on the launch of the Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework (RTOF).… Read more
Canada seeking input on environmental risk of petroleum, other substances
The Government of Canada issued a notice under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999… Read more
Canada seeks comment on food label changes
The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on proposed changes to food labeling pertaining to nutrition facts table,… Read more
EU adopts new phytosanitary requirements for wood exports
Effective August 11, 2015, a phytosanitary certificate is required for the exports of plant and plant products to… Read more
Canada concludes Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Canada recently announced the conclusion of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).The free trade agreement announcement represents an… Read more
Amendments to Firearms Marking Regulations delayed
The Firearms Marking Regulations, which were set to come into force on December 1, 2015, have been delayed.… Read more
Canada ratifies wine agreement; exporters to benefit
The Government of Canada recently announced Canada’s ratification of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) Agreement on… Read more
Health Canada to regulate non-corrective/cosmetic contact lenses
Health Canada is amending the Medical Devices Regulations for non-corrective or ‘cosmetic’ contact lenses to fall under Class… Read more
Canada seeking comment on WTO Environmental Goods Agreement
The negotiation of a plurilateral Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) among a group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members… Read more
Expansion and modernization of Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement
On July 21, 2015, Canada and Israel concluded negotiations toward an expanded and modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement… Read more