February 14, 2020

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice 20-03 Clarifying Proof-of-Report Requirements for Exporters and Carriers Memorandum D20-1-1 Exporter reporting CFIA Notice to the industry: New ABP approval number. The CFIA is changing the identification number for establishments approved to export inedible animal products and by-products…

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EU – Vietnam free trade agreement set to begin later this year

 The agreement will eliminate virtually all tariffs on goods traded between the two sides. The European Parliament approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements this week, and the trade agreement is now set to enter into force in 2020, upon…

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Many least developed countries moving slowly on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

The rate of implemented commitments under the Agreement stands at 29.6 per cent among LDCs. At this week’s meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Trade Facilitation Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, the Russian Federation and the…

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CFIA proposes changes to how much food individuals can bring into Canada

The new rules would reduce the quantities allowed for certain food items brought in by travellers. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it is proposing changes to how much food individuals can bring with them into Canada. The…

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CBSA prolongs the reinvestigation of values of oil country tubular goods and seamless casing

The Agency needs an extra 45 days due to the complexity and novelty of the issues. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it needed more time to complete the re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices…

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CN initiates shutdown of its operations in Eastern Canada

Railway will progressively shut down its Eastern Canadian operations until the illegal blockades end. The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) issued a notice announcing the sutdown of its network in Eastern Canada until the en of the illegal blockades affecting…

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