Canada puts in place temporary handgun import ban
The Government of Canada announced a temporary import ban on the importation of restricted handguns until proposed amendments to the Firearms Act under Bill C-21 come into force.
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.
Consultation on changes to international phytosanitary measures standards
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments on proposed revisions to the international standards for phytosanitary measures under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
WTO publishes 2022 edition of World Tariff Profiles
The World Trade Organization (WTO) published the 2022 edition of World Tariff Profiles, which provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories.
Canada posted a $5.0 billion trade surplus in June
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports increased 2.0% in June, mostly on crude oil and gold exports. Meanwhile, imports rose 1.7%, mainly on energy products.
Tribunal maintains injury finding on large diameter line pipe from China and Japan
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced that it continued its October 2016 order concerning the dumping of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China and Japan and the subsidizing of these goods from China.
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 and the U.S. initiate CUSMA consultations of Mexico’s energy policies
Canada and the United States both launched dispute settlement consultations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) with respect to Mexico’s policies in its energy sector.
Consultations on developing a model Canadian digital trade agreement
Global Affairs Canada launched consultations inviting Canadians to share their views regarding the development of a model Canadian digital trade agreement.
Wheat and barley tariff rate quotas reopen on August 1, 2022
Global Affairs Canada advises that the 2022-2023 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and their products will become accessible August 1, 2022.