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Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation: Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate 3

On July 10, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low alloy plate originating in …



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Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

The federal labour minister says he has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike. On Tuesday evening, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan — …



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Proposal to introduce new requirements for consumer chemical products

Health Canada is notifying interested parties of a consultation on a proposal to introduce new requirements for consumer chemical products under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Many substances …



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Consultation – Origin labelling of imported foods from a contested territory

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a consultation with consumers and other interested stakeholders to obtain feedback on how to label the origin of imported food from contested …



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CBSA Trade Verification Priorities July 2023

The CBSA has released the July 2023 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. There are currently no verification priorities under Origin, however the CBSA has included a reminder that Belarus and Russia …



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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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EPA Removing ‘Ancient Engine’ Exemption

CSMS # 56840547 announced that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) rule “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” was finalized on January 24, 2023 …



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Amendments to the Export Permits Regulations

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Export Permits Regulations (the Regulations) establish requirements on the information that permit applicants must provide as part of the export permit application …



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Register for CARM Client Portal Webinars (August/September)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Onboarding Webinar is an ideal first step in registering to the CARM Client Portal. If you have already …



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More than 7,400 port workers now on strike across B.C.

The following is an excerpt from the 01 July 2023 edition of the CTV News Port workers across British Columbia formally went on strike on Saturday after negotiations supported by federal …



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2023-2024 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products (Global Affairs Canada)

This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message is to …



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Suspension of the Mexican OMIC for exporting poultry meat products to Canada

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA has determined that the inspection system of Mexico in relation to processing poultry for export to Canada …



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Tariff Classification Changes Effective July 1st: Floral & Produce Numbers Impacted

Effective July 1st, 2023, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will have an update that will impact forty-six (46) tariff numbers. This change will turn one singular …



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CFIA – Shipborne dunnage program extension

On January 6, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published directive D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada which includes details on the new shipborne dunnage program. At …



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U.S. FDA Hours for July 4th Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. holiday (July 4th) Weekend. Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, July 1st: CLOSEDSunday, July 2nd: 1:00 PM to …



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