2019

Statistics Canada announced that the country’s trade balance with the world remained in a surplus position in June, settling at $136 million after posting a $556 million surplus in May. It should be noted that the narrow June surplus represents…

Certain requirements, like preventive controls or traceability, come into force in less than six month The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force on January 15, 2019 and some requirements had to be met immediately. Other requirements…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand in global air freight markets decreased by 4.8% in June 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes. IATA…

Trade flows hit by new restrictions implemented by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) continued at a historically high level between mid-October 2018 and mid-May 2019, according to the latest mid-year report on trade-related developments from the WTO’s Director-General…

Memorandum D11-11-1 National Customs Rulings (NCR) Normal Value and Export Price Review- Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe. Notice of Close of Record and Updated Schedule Scope Proceeding – Seamless Casing and Oil Country Tubular Goods. Statement of Essential Facts…

The U.S. is still blocking the appointment of new judges, the Appelllate Body will end operations in December. The United States is still blocking the processes to appoint new judges to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body , which…

 Freight originating in Canada rose 7.8% while freight received from the United States fell 11.1%. Statistics Canada announced that the country’s railways carried a total of 30.9 million tonnes of freight in May, up 7.8% from the same month a…

Canadian trademark or geographical indication rights holders can file a request for assistance.  Since most counterfeit goods are produced abroad, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has established a process under which intellectual property rights holders/owners can ask the Agency…