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Update to the list of Fish Import Program – Inspection Offices

May 21, 2015

The following is to inform you of an update to contact information for the Montreal Inspection office, with regards to the Fish Importation Program.

CFIA Update to Meat Export Lists

May 21, 2015

The following export lists have been amended:

Canada-U.S. border congestion 'negligible,' yet $1B being spent on improvements

May 21, 2015

An internal Finance Canada document raises questions about the Harper government's billion-dollar project to open up land-border crossings with the U.S.

The report says truck traffic has fallen sharply as Canada's manufacturing sector slumps, and wait times at key border points are negligible.

Beyond the Border Agri-Food Pilot for Apples

May 21, 2015

CFIA is launching a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates for bulk shipments of apples grown in, and imported directly from, the United States. Specifically, apples in containers greater than 200 kg (440 lb) that are subject to CFIA's Ministerial Exemption Procedures will see reduced grade verification inspections.

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