Canada regulatory updates
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WTO reaffirms Canada’s position that U.S. COOL measures are discriminatory
On May 18, 2015 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States’ COOL policy for the… Read more
CFIA Consultations on Livestock Traceability
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are consulting with stakeholders on proposed amendments to… Read more
CBSA updates ACI for break-bulk cargo reporting
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Custom Notice 15-020, informing marine carriers of a change to… Read more
CFIA publishes import requirements for fresh and dried branches, roots and more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published memo D-14-03, a new directive that provides the phytosanitary import… Read more
Department of Finance reviewing customs duties for aluminum cans and wooden broom handles
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports… Read more
Canada’s eManifest program now in effect
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has rolled out the latest requirements of its eManifest program.
CFIA engaging small businesses to strengthen food safety
In January 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it would take the necessary time to… Read more
Department of Finance looking for input on tariff relief for certain eyeglass lenses
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of customs duties on unfinished spectacle… Read more
CBSA updates Single Window Initiative (SWI) with PGA capabilities
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 15-014, providing information for commercial importers, custom brokers… Read more
eManifest regulations now in force
On May 6, 2015, regulatory amendments supporting the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative were published in… Read more