Opening of the application period for the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) tariff rate quota (TRQ) for cheese
News
Foreign Trade Zone designation to bring jobs and business opportunities to Windsor-Essex
FTZ title will help promote the region and attract investors
Windsor-Essex has been designated a Foreign Trade Zone, a title federal politicians hope will help bring business opportunities and jobs to the region.
CFIA Message: Alternative Service Delivery for the Testing of Grain Exports
Please be advised that the REGAL program: Alternative Service Delivery for the Testing of Grain Exports for Phytosanitary Certification will be delivered on a voluntary basis and is expected to be implemented in fall 2017.
Canadian international merchandise trade, June 2017
Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world posted a $3.6 billion deficit in June, widening from a $1.4 billion deficit in May. Exports fell 4.3% to $46.5 billion in June. This sharp decrease was mainly due to lower exports of unwrought gold and energy products. Imports edged up 0.3% to $50.1 billion, led by an increase in gold bullion.
CBSA Message: MRAs with the Customs Administrations of Israel and Australia
In July 2017, in Brussels Belgium, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) signed bilateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) regarding our respective Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs; Partners in Protection (PIP) in Canada.