May 3, 2019

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice 19-06 Relocation of Commercial Office, Halifax, N.S. Customs Notice 18-19 (Revised) Cannabis Customs Excise Duty Procedures Memorandum D2-5-12 Telephone Reporting for General Aviation and Private Boats Memorandum D19-6-3 Importation of Energy-using Products Final Safeguards on imports of heavy…

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New targeted relief of surtax on steel and aluminum from the U.S.

Ottawa provides more targeted surtax relief on a range of steel and aluminum products. The Government of Canada published an amendment to the Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order (No. 2019-1), which provides further targeted relief on a…

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European Court of Justice confirms CETA investor protection is compatible with EU law

 Some EU members have been contesting the CETA provisions regarding investor protections. The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled today that the Investment Court System (ICS) provisions of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European…

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New administrative monetary penalties for enforcement of federal food safety rules

Penalties of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses. The Government of Canada announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food…

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Canada enacts final safeguards on two out of seven kinds of foreign steel

Safeguards will apply to imports of heavy steel plate and stainless steel wire. The Government of Canada announced that it will enact final safeguards on imports of heavy plate and stainless steel wire, two of the seven categories of steel…

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CFIA will simplify application process for plant import permits

 Importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can can do so electronically beginning June 1st. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that, beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection…

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