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.
Canada and South Korea reach an organic equivalency arrangement
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Canada and South Korea have reached an arrangement to support market access of organic products.
Consultation on federal regulations to strengthen Canada’s supply chains
The Government of Canada launched a public consultation on regulatory opportunities to improve the efficiency and resiliency of Canada’s supply chains.
Global air cargo demand was up almost 2 percent in September
According to data for the month of September released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+6% for international operations).
Canada’s merchandise trade surplus reaches $2.0 billion in September
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports increased 2.7% in September, while imports rose 1.0%.
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. Government of Canada: Memorandum D19-9-4: Importation and Exportation of Pathogens and Toxins Government of Canada: Memorandum D11-11-3 : Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Reminder: Wheat products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4
Global Affairs Canada advises that the 2023-2024 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for wheat products will be filled as of 20:59 p.m. Ottawa time (EST) on November 4, 2023.
New SFC licence verification system for manufactured food imports
On February 12, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will activate the automatic verification of Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licences for imports of manufactured foods.
Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2024
Blanket certificates of origin, whether for CUSMA or for other free trade agreements, are usually set to begin on January 1 and to expire, twelve months later, on December 31.
WTO publishes key indicators on international trade for 197 economies
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued the latest edition of its annual statistical publication, Trade Profiles, which provides a series of key indicators on merchandise trade and trade in commercial services for 197 economies, highlighting the major exports and imports for each economy as well as their main trading partners.
