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CBSA initiates re-investigation into seamless casing and other goods from China
On May 4th, 2015, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation of the normal values, export… Read more
CFIA launches pilot project to reduce inspection rates for U.S.-grown apples
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates… Read more
CBSA completes whole potato expiry review investigation
On April, 29th, 2015, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) completed the investigation of the… Read more
CITT initiates public interest inquiry on concrete reinforcing bar from China, Korea and Turkey
On January 9, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal), found that the dumping of rebar, originating… Read more
CFIA to phase out standard container size regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announces a phased approach for the deregulation of Standard Container Size Regulation.… Read more
CFIA releases new draft of Safe Food for Canadians act for consultation
CFIA has released the next draft of the text of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulation for consultation.… Read more
Softwood lumber export tax remains unchanged for May – 2015
Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for a reduction in the export… Read more
Highlights of Canada’s 2015 Federal Budget
On April 21, 2015, Finance Minister, Joe Oliver tabled the Government of Canada’s 2015 Federal Budget in the… Read more
CBSA announces changes to vehicle importation pre-clearance program
CBSA has published Customs Notice CN15-013, advising of the changes to its pre-clearance program. Transport Canada has made… Read more
2015-16, Federal, Provincial and Territorial budgets announced
Budgets are presented on proposed revenues and spending for a financial year that is passed by the legislature… Read more