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.
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement has increased trade by over US$ 230 billion
According to estimates for the first two of years of its implementation the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) led to a US$ 231 billion increase in trade, particularly in agriculture.
Japan reopens full access to Canadian processed beef exports
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced that Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef for the first time in two decades
CBSA resumes regular hours of service at 42 ports of entry across Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it is reinstating pre-pandemic operational hours of service at 39 land ports of entry and three airports as of 12:01 am (ET), March 31, 2023. This includes the seasonal re-opening of the Chief Mountain port of entry and the re-opening of the Bloomfield port of entry following […]
Canada launches consultations on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
The Government of Canada announced the launch of public consultations on the country’s negotiations towards the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP).
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.
The Panama Canal will implement a Green Vessel Classification program
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced the implementation of the Green Vessel Classification System, a part of the Panama Canal Green Route Plan 2050 and the Carbon Neutrality Commitment by 2030.
Canada removes COVID-19 testing for air travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong or Macao
The Government of Canada announced the removal COVID-19 testing requirement for air travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao as of March 17, 2023. This means that there will no longer be any federal COVID-19 border measures in place after that time. On January 5, 2023, in response to the […]
CBSA and CBP are reopening NEXUS enrolment centres at Canadian airports
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the reopening of NEXUS enrollment centers at eight Canadian airports by Spring 2023 in order to expand the NEXUS program’s capacity and help enroll the thousands of applicants awaiting interviews.
CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it has concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act.
