CBSA strike action averted, employees will vote on tentative agreement
Job action by Customs officers at Canada’s borders was averted as the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Canada on June 11, for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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.
Canadian railways’ total freight volume dropped 4.5% in March
Statistics Canada reports that Canadian railways transported 32.2 million tonnes in March, down 4.5% compared with March 2023. Fewer shipments of iron ores and coal as well as continuing declines in grain were the main contributors.
Strong start to St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping season shows system’s resilience
The Chamber of Marine Commerce reports that early tonnage figures show a strong start for the 66th navigation season on the St. Lawrence Seaway demonstrating the resilience, predictability, and sustainability of the binational system.
Global air cargo demand rose by 11.1% in April
According to data for the month of April released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo demand rose by 11.1% in April, compared to April 2023 levels (11.6% for international operations). This is the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.
Canada Border Services Agency employees vote to strike
The members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) voted 96% in favour of taking job action during strike votes held April 10 to May 23, 2024.
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 will implement a federal plastic registry with mandatory yearly reporting
The Government of Canada recently announced the implementation of a Federal Plastic Registry to monitor the types and volumes of plastic products in order to track plastic from the time it is produced up to its end of life.
Canada and Peru celebrate 15 years of free trade agreement
Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, met with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Elizabeth Galdo Marín, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting 2024 in Peru.
Consultations on potential collection of information on country of smelt and cast for aluminum imports
The Government of Canada announced that public consultations will begin on May 21, 2024, on next steps in the potential collection and publication of information on country of smelt and cast (CSC) for aluminum imports.