China formally accepts the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The Government of China has formally accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
World Customs Organisation elects new Secretary General
Members of the World Customs Organization (WCO) elected Ian Saunders as the Organization’s new Secretary General for a five-year term as of 1st January 2024.
British Columbia’ ILWU longshore union gives strike notice
On Wednesday morning the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada gave notice of its intention to strike on July 1, 2023, starting at 8:00 am PDT.
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.
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 participate in U.S. – Mexico CUSMA consultation on biotechnology corn
The United States requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Canada extends waiving of tariffs on Ukrainian goods for one more year
The Government of Canada announced that it was extending the Ukraine Goods Remission Order until June 9, 2024. This will ensure the continued tariff-free import of Ukrainian goods to Canada, including steel and in-quota supply-managed goods.
Global exports of intermediate goods dropped in fourth quarter of 2022
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that global exports of intermediate goods (IGs) fell by 10 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2022 to US$ 2.3 trillion, reflecting the disruptions global supply chains faced in the closing months of the year due to the geopolitical context, commodity shortages, high energy prices and weak […]
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.
Customs administrative penalties can be assessed for several reasons
A section of the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) website outlines the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).