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 D14-1-3 – Re-determinations and appeals under the Special Import Measures Act Government of Canada: Customs Notice 23-06: Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff: […]
Canada commits CAD 700,000 to strengthen developing countries’ food safety systems
Canada is extending its partnership with the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) by committing CAD 700,000 (approximately CHF 485,000) to help agricultural producers from developing and least developed countries (LDCs) meet international food safety, animal and plant health standards.
Canadian and UK trade ministers renew pledges on WTO and trade agreements
Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, met in London this week.
Ottawa still working on resolving the softwood lumber dispute with the United States
Last week Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, met with Canadian softwood lumber industry leaders to discuss the issue of unwarranted and U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Canada bans imports of Russian aluminum and steel
The Government of Canada announced that it is banning the import of Russian aluminum and steel 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. Government of Canada: Memorandum D19-7-4 – Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels, Machines and Equipment Government of Canada: Notice to industry: new licence requirements for enoki mushrooms
Canada expresses concerns over proposed changes to meat and poultry “Product of USA” labelling rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule to restrict the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.
Excise duty rates increasing on certain products on April 1, 2023
Excise duty rates on spirits, wine, beer, certain tobacco products increase periodically. The Canada Revenue Agency keeps a web page indicating current and historical rates per product.
Global air cargo demand is still dropping according to IATA
According to data for the month of January released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo demand fell 14.9% in January compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations).
Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $1.9 billion in January
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports rose 4.2% in January to reach $67.0 billion. The increase was widespread in January, with all product sections increasing except energy products.
