B.C. ports workers ratify tentative agreement with employer
The International Labour and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) membership have ratified the four-year negotiated tentative agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) with the approval of 74.66% of voting members.
Global air cargo contraction eases again in June
According to data for the month of June released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo markets registered the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022.
Canada’s trade deficit rises to $3.7 billion in June
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports decreased 2.2% in June, while imports were down 0.5%.
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.
Generate detailed reports of import and export statistics with this online tool
Industry Canada’s Trade Data Online provides the ability to generate, free of charge, customized reports on Canadian and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries.
WTO reports progress on talks about dispute settlement reform
At the July 28 meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) the Deputy Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the WTO, Marco Molina, reported to members in his personal capacity on the informal meetings he was asked to convene by a group of WTO members on the issue of dispute settlement reform.
U.S. periodic review changes duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its fourth administrative reviews of the countervailing and anti-dumping duty orders on softwood lumber products from Canada.
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.
Reactivation of Mexican OMIC for exporting poultry meat products to Canada
On July 21, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reinstated the recognition of the Mexican inspection system for processing imported poultry and has reactivated the use of the ‘’Official Meat Inspection Certificate for meat products produced from imported poultry meat products’’.
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.
