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Coronavirus could be the global shock that economists have feared: Don Pittis

February 11, 2020

For those who worry about the world's wealth and wellbeing, the term "economic shock" has a special meaning.

As defined by people like the Bank of Canada's governor Stephen Poloz, while economies are always in a state of flux, occasionally an outside force, usually unforeseeable, or at least unexpected, will sweep in and put everything awry.

CBSA Message: TCC20-008 – Changes to SWI Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria

February 10, 2020

The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program.

CSCB Webinar: CUSMA - New Agreement, New Reality for Customs Brokers and Importers

February 7, 2020

The new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, also known as USMCA or T-MEC) modernizes NAFTA and includes rules for de minimis – something not included in NAFTA.

B2G - CBSA Informal Adjustment Request

February 6, 2020

The following form has been updated on the CBSA website:
B2G - CBSA Informal Adjustment Request

Canadian international merchandise trade, December 2019

February 5, 2020

Canada's merchandise exports rose 1.9% in December, mostly on higher crude oil exports, while imports edged up 0.2%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.2 billion in November to $370 million in December.

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