The world has undergone enormous changes since Ottawa last conducted a foreign policy review nearly a decade ago: the rise of China and other emerging economies, the transformation of global energy markets, the Arab uprising and other “public square” protests, and the proliferation of digital technology, to name a few.
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[US] Customs chief: CEEs could take larger role
June 16, 2014
U.S. Customs and Border Protection could eventually expand the role of its 10 Centers of Excellence and Expertise beyond revenue-related functions to include making decisions on how and when to release imported goods into U.S. commerce, Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said earlier this month.
CFIA Consultation - Private Certification
June 14, 2014
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is assessing industry’s use of private certification processes to determine their effectiveness as an additional tool in the CFIA risk-based oversight regulatory process. As such, the CFIA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on its discussion paper entitled "Use of Private Certification to Inform Regulatory Risk-Based Oversight".
CFIA Consultation - Incorporation by Reference
June 14, 2014
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering guiding principles in its approach for choosing the documents to be recommended for incorporation by reference, specifically under the new Safe Food for Canadians Act. The new Act provides explicit authority for the incorporation of any document, regardless of its source, into the regulations.
D10-15-19, Tariff Classification of Automotive Stampings Under Tariff Item No. 9962.00.00
June 14, 2014
The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website:
D10-15-19 Memorandum - Tariff Classification of Automotive Stampings Under Tariff Item No. 9962.00.00
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-15-19-eng.html