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May
Canada, U.S. will allow safe trade in the event of an African swine fever outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to allow safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever (ASF) is…
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May
Consultation on “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” labelling
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consulting with Canadians on proposed changes to the guidelines for “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” food labelling claims. The CFIA provides…
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24
May
Japan increases market access for Canadian beef
The Canadian Government announced that the Government of Japan has allowed expanded market access for Canadian beef from cattle older than thirty months of age. Japan is an important market…
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May
Canada removes retaliatory tariffs as the U.S. lifts tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
After extensive discussions about the extra duties imposed on trade in steel and aluminum by the United States and the retaliatory measures taken on certain U.S. goods by Canada, the…
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23
May
Consultation on tariff rate quota administration for dairy, poultry and egg products
Global Affairs Canada launched a public consultation on the system of allocation and administration of tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for dairy, poultry and egg products. Through the negotiation of a…
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15
May
United States and Chinese Trade War Escalates
The United States implemented an increase to tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports when trade talks failed to produce a resolution last week. Tariffs on the targeted exports…
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10
May
Independent commission will oversee complaints against CBSA
The Government of Canada proposes to add an independent review and complaints function overseeing the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC), which currently…
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03
May
New administrative monetary penalties for enforcement of federal food safety rules
The Government of Canada announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and market access…
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May
New targeted relief of surtax on steel and aluminum from the U.S.
The Government of Canada published an amendment to the Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order (No. 2019-1), which provides further targeted relief on a range of products normally…
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May
CFIA will simplify application process for plant import permits
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that, beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the…
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