Canada's small business optimism remained steady in March, holding on to the gains it had posted a month earlier, according to Business Barometer, a monthly index put out by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The index remains at 62.9 points—the same as in February and 2.7 points above January’s reading...
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NAFTA Monthly Freight Flow Values See Third Straight Increase
The value of monthly freight flows between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners jumped 6.7 percent in January from a year earlier, according to information released March 23 by the [U.S.] Department of Transportation. The January year-on-year increase was the largest since September 2014 and the third straight month of such gains.
D19-6-1, Import, Export and in Transit Requirements of the Explosives Act and Regulations
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) with the administration of the Explosives Act and Explosives Regulations, 2013.
D14-1-3, Re-determinations and Appeals Under the Special Import Measures Act
This memorandum explains the procedures to request re-determinations and file appeals under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
Proposed changes - import requirements - wooden and bamboo products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on its updated plant health import requirements for some wooden and bamboo products.