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Changes to the National Import Service Centre (NISC) Phone Line

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The National Import Service Centre (NISC) phone line is changing to implementing an automated response in order to provide …



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CP Rail and union agree to binding arbitration to end work stoppage

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and the union representing 3,000 conductors, engineers, and train and yard workers say they have agreed to final and binding arbitration to end a work stoppage. …



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New meat import conditions and certificates for Brazil

Updated conditions of importation of meat products from Brazil and Official Meat Inspection Certificates (OMICs). The updated conditions are available at the following link: Food-specific import requirements – Canadian Food …



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Survey on the Canadian Fruit Tree Export Program (CFTEP)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a review of D-08-05: Canadian Fruit Tree Export Program (CFTEP) for Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp. and is reaching out …



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CP issues 72-hour notice to lock-out TCRC-Train & Engine employees

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has issued 72-hour notice to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC)-Train & Engine of its plan to lock-out employees at 00:01 ET on March 20, 2022 …



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Potential Disruption at multiple ports in China due to COVID outbreaks

Chinese authorities on Tuesday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions, after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights coronavirus outbreaks…. Economists …



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Canada, U.S. shippers brace for possible CP Rail strike, latest supply-chain disruption

Thousands of workers at Canada’s second-biggest railway, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, have threatened to strike this week, potentially disrupting the movement of grain, potash and coal at a time of …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Initiation of investigations – Mattresses The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on February 24, 2022, respecting the …



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Effective June 13, 2022 – new certification process for the import of meat and poultry products from the US

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have worked closely …



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Luxury Tax – consultation process launched

In Budget 2021, the government proposed the introduction of a tax on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price over $100,000, and new boats …



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CARM Release 2 Implementation Update

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project successfully launched its first two releases in January (Release 0) and …



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CFIA What We Heard report is now available

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), The What We Heard Report for CFIA’s consultation on Framing Competitiveness and Innovation for Success is now available. This …



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Notice of initiation of re-investigation, Oil country tubular goods

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re investigation to update the normal values and export prices, …



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Exporters of onions to the United States

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that a new pilot project for exports of onions to the United States is now available. …



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Order withdrawing the Most-Favoured-Nation status from Russia and Belarus

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise that the entitlement to the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Tariff has been …



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