What Does CETA Mean for Canadian Businesses? On September 21st, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect between Canada and the 28 members of the European Union. This trade deal is the largest since NAFTA, and its influence will span a wide range of industries
What To Expect from the NAFTA Negotiations The negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have commenced, with an extravagant dinner for cabinet members of all three nations followed by a seven round match. The U.S. is the first to host the three nations in Washington D.C. In
Stronger Together: Canada and Mexico’s Role in NAFTA Negotiations “It is very clear that Canada and Mexico are in this together”, says Agustin Barrios Gomez, former Mexican congressman. The countdown to the official NAFTA negotiations has begun, and talks are set to begin August 2017. With the Trump administration taking
eManifest: Changing The Face of Importing in Canada eManifest is the latest buzzword in the trade and customs industry, and it has brought rise to some questions: what exactly is eManifest, and how does it affect the importation process? eManifest is the latest in a series of measures from Canada
The Donald and How He Could Trumpify Your Trade Anyone who has imported into Canada knows just how complicated the Canadian customs process can be. Attempting to navigate through the rules and regulations without prior knowledge is a next to impossible task. Though the process may seem straightforward, one missed
It’s All in the Details for Commercial Shipments Customs clearance can be complex, especially if you’re not used to the process. With so many rules, regulations and restrictions in place, it can be difficult knowing what exactly is required when it comes to shipping your commercial products. Getting together the
A Canadian Approach To Protectionism: SIMA And What It Can Do For You The time has finally come. After much debate about how the first in-person meeting between Prime Minister Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart President Trump would go, we finally have a glimpse into the new dynamic relationship that
Trader or Traitor: The Importance of International Free Trade to Canada and the World With Canada’s largest trading partner just a day away from a new administration, the importance of having a solid negotiation team, especially in the midst of talks involving tearing up NAFTA, is imperative to the success
Why You Should Hire a Canadian Customs Broker With Donald Trump poised to assume what’s known as the “Most Powerful Position in the World”, many are wondering, “What next?” In over 25 years as a customs brokerage firm, we’ve never witnessed such an about-face politician in terms of their policies
CBSA, CFIA and Importing Food When it comes to importing food into Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) play vital roles in the supply chain. The CBSA is responsible for the initial import inspection of food and agricultural products and enforcing the
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