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In coordination with the European Union, Canada is imposing further sanctions against additional Government officials of Belarus Read More
Read MoreExport and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Belarus Read More
Read MoreThis memorandum has been updated to modify text and links where necessary to relevant legislation and regulations Read More
Read MoreThe CBSA, Health Canada and RCMP announce the results of Project Purify to prevent the importation of unauthorized or illegal health products at border crossings across Canada Read More
Read MoreAdditional tariffs of 15% on aircraft as well as additional tariffs of 25% on a range of agricultural and industrial products imported from the U.S. Read More
Read MoreStatistics Canada reports that both exports and imports increased by 1.5 percent Statistics Canada announced that the country’s September merchandise exports rose 1.5%, led by higher exports of lumber and aircraft, while imports were also up 1.5%, mainly on higher crude oil imports. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world widened slightly…
Read MoreIATA notes that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels in September…
Read MoreAir travellers to Canada will have to submit information with an app before boarding their flight The Canadian Government announced that as of November 21, 2020, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will be required to submit information electronically through ArriveCAN before they board their flight. All travellers are required to provide specific information…
Read MoreOttawa also made some adjustments to provisions allowing limited Canada-U.S. cross-border travel The Government of Canada has extended the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all non-US travellers, unless their travel is for non-discretionary reasons, to November 30, 2020. The government also announced some practical adjustments to provisions allowing limited Canada-U.S. cross-border travel,…
Read MoreCFIA says the two countries have good compliance rates for meat imported into Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the following email notice concerning the inspection of imported meat shipments from Australia and New Zealand: – – – – – – – – – – Subject: Reduced inspection frequencies for meat imported from Australia…
Read MoreMemorandum D10-15-31 outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) administrative policy regarding the tariff classification of car seat covers Read More
Read MoreHong Kong has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning marks of origin requirements imposed by the US on goods produced in Hong Kong, China Read More
Read MoreThe WTO’s Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices met on 28 October to review members’ notifications of new or amended anti-dumping laws and regulations and reports on anti-dumping actions Read More
Read MoreProvisional duties at rates ranging from 2% to 203.08% are now payable on the subject goods The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing with respect to certain decorative and other non-structural plywood from China. Provisional duties at rates ranging from 2% to 203.08% will now be payable on the…
Read MoreNegotiators hope to deliver a consolidated negotiating text by December this year Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) participating in the negotiation of rules on e-commerce shared updates on the work done to streamline the negotiating text at a plenary meeting on October 23. WTO negotiations on trade-related aspects of electronic commerce were launched…
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