New measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s trade remedy system
The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) has been amended and the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) related policies have been modified following the Royal Assent given to the Federal Budget Implementation Act.
St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipping pushes higher in September
The Chamber of Marine Commerce reports that September proved to be a strong month for shipping on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system, moving total cargo tonnage closer to 2021 levels.
Canadian railways’ total freight volume was up 2.4% in August
Statistics Canada reports that the volume of cargo carried by Canadian railways reached 31.0 million tonnes in August, up 2.4% from August 2021 levels, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year increase.
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 Members seek to advance transparency for non-preferential rules of origin
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed to ask the chair of the Committee on Rules of Origin to consult with delegations and propose a way forward on an initiative aimed at enhancing transparency regarding non-preferential rules of origin.
Multi-year infrastructure upgrades at North Portal port of entry are now completed
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the completion of a multi-year infrastructure project at North Portal, Saskatchewan. The project made significant improvements to the CBSA’s port of entry facilities for the benefit of travellers, businesses, and border services officers.
Tribunal maintains injury finding on gypsum board from the United States
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced that it continued its finding made in January 2017 concerning the dumping of certain gypsum board from the United States imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
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.
WCO launches a study on a possible strategic review of the Harmonized System
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has set up a project team for a two-year period to conduct an exploratory study on a possible strategic review of the Harmonized System (HS).