Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
Several federal departments and agencies regulate imports into Canada
From the Competition Bureau to Environment Canada, from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Transport Canada, many government departments and agencies are involved in the importation of goods into Canada.
Canada renews the Ukraine Goods Remission Order
Canada’s Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, announced that the Federal Government will extend the Ukraine Goods Remission Order until June 9, 2026.
WCO issues report on integrating cargo security devices in customs procedures
The World Customs Organization (WCO) published a major report into the rising impact of Smart Security Devices (SSDs) on logistics and Customs procedures. The Report explores the growing role of connected devices, such as smart locks, track-and-trace sensors, and smart containers, in modernizing the supervision of cross-border cargo.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
U.S. raises tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel to 50% effective June 4
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has issued a new proclamation raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States to 50 percent.
Global air cargo demand increased by 5.8 percent in April
According to data for April released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers, increased by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations).
Canada’s merchandise trade deficit hits a record $7.1 billion in April
Statistics Canada announced that Canada’s merchandise exports dropped 10.8% in April, while imports fell 3.5%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $2.3 billion in March to $7.1 billion in April. This was the largest deficit on record.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
CBSA concludes container chassis from Vietnam do not circumvent CITT finding
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation last November respecting the alleged circumvention from Vietnam of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) finding issued in February respecting the dumping and subsidizing of container chassis from China.
