Government of Canada Undertakes Inspection Blitz to Crack Down on Driver Misclassification in Trucking
The Government of Canada is protecting Canadian workers by cracking down on misclassification in the federally regulated road transportation sector with an inspection blitz in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area, in the coming weeks.
Reminder: Goods contaminated with soil are refused entry at the border
As soil is a major carrier of invasive species and plant and animal diseases, vehicles, equipment and other goods arriving at the Canadian border that are contaminated with soil are not admissible into Canada.
Canada announces new measures to protect steel industry
The government of Canada announced additional measures to protect Canadian steel industry.
CBSA issues information on new United States Surtax Remission Order
The Government of Canada recently announced new measures to help Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States.
Consultations on trade measures to prevent diversion of steel products into Canada
The Government of Canada announced the launch of a 30-day public consultation on possible trade measures to protect against the threat of diversion of steel products from third countries into the Canadian market as a result of the recent trade measures by the U.S.
List of U.S. goods subject to Canada’s retaliatory 25% surtax effective March 4
Effective March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion of goods imported from the United States.
Consultation on expanding security clearances at Canadian ports
The Government of Canada announced a public consultation to gather feedback on expanding security screening requirements at Canada’s ports.
Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax break on certain imported items
The Government of Canada announced plans to provide a Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) tax break on certain items beginning December 14, 2024, and ending February 15, 2025.
GST/HST Holiday Tax Break for Canadian Families
The Government of Canada has proposed introducing a new GST/HST holiday tax break. This initiative provides a temporary tax exemption on certain essential items, such as diapers, children’s clothing, and feminine hygiene products. Imported goods would qualify for temporary GST/HST relief as long as they meet the other qualifying conditions. The tax relief would be […]
Surtax remission process for Canadian businesses importing certain Chinese goods
The federal government launched the process for Canadian businesses to request remission of surtaxes on electric vehicles (EVs) and steel and aluminum imported from China. Remission would also be available for potential surtaxes on critical manufacturing sector products. To ensure that Canadian industry has sufficient time to adjust supply chains, remission will provide relief from […]