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Jan 8, 2020

Global Affairs Canada Issues Industry Notice on Softwood Lumber

January 8, 2020 – An industry notice on Softwood Lumber was recently issued by Global Affairs Canada and… Read more 

Nov 18, 2019

CN Rail workers could go on strike at midnight

November 18, 2019 – CN rail has released the following statement: “We would like to update you on… Read more 

Jul 30, 2019

Further Measures Announced by Government for Steel Industry on the Safeguard Surtax.

The Department of Finance Canada has announced further measures to protect Canadian steel workers and industry. These measures affect… Read more 

Jul 24, 2019

Government of Canada Consultations on Canadian Regulatory Modernization Initiative

The Government of Canada is looking for feedback and comments on its initiatives to modernize the Canadian Regulatory… Read more 

May 30, 2019

The high cost of sourcing outside China

This article on alternative sourcing to China was originally published in the Journal of Commerce on May 29, 2019.  By Mike… Read more 

May 17, 2019

WhatsApp hack may compromise carrier data

A cybersecurity breach in Facebook’s messaging app, WhatsApp, has left users vulnerable to malicious spyware installed on their… Read more 

Mar 29, 2019

Ratifying USMCA the Only Responsible Option at this Point

This article was originally published in Global Trade Magazine on March 29, 2019 By Candace Sider, Vice President,… Read more 

Feb 15, 2019

Canadian spring thaw, 2019

Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more 

Jan 23, 2019

Consultations on Certain Flame Retardants and Repellents

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a consultation document to eliminate the exemptions for the use of… Read more 

Jan 7, 2019

Update to SFCR Requirements for Fresh Fruit or Vegetables Timeframe

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published updated information on Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) import requirements… Read more