Originally published in December 2019
Clearly, there is more going on these days in Washington, D.C. than just the impeachment hearings, and activities this week made that point clear. In the span of only a few days, we saw progress
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What Hearing?
By Su Ross
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in November 2019
If one listens to the press, the only thing going on in D.C. right now is the impeachment hearing. However, in reality, life goes on pretty much as before. The…
Canada initiates AD/CVD case against Corrosion Resistant Steel from Turkey, the UAE and Vietnam
On November 8, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated an antidumping and subsidy case against certain corrosion resistant (galvanized) steel from Turkey, the united Arab Emirates and Vietnam. This is the second corrosion resistant steel case in 18 months. …
The CBSA has announced a significant change to the NEXUS Program rules
On October 25, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that they were modernizing NEXUS kiosks across Canada, starting with Vancouver airport, to use facial recognition technology. Hidden in the announcement is the following significant NEXUS Program rule change:…
Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement entered into effect on September 1, 2019
The original Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (known as the “CIFTA”) entered into effect on January 1, 1997. It was a limited free trade agreement. The CIFTA was previously amended on July 5, 2002 and November 1, 2003. On May 28,…
Will the CBSA confiscate my NEXUS Card if they smell cannabis in my car?
The answer is “possibly”. It is possible that the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) will confiscate your NEXUS membership if the Primary CBSA Officer or a Secondary CBSA Officer smells cannabis in your vehicle. Even though cannabis can be sold…
Controlled Goods Registrants must notify the Minister of data breaches
Persons who are registered with the Controlled Goods Directorate must notify the Minister of Public Services and Procurement of any actual or potential data breach within 3 days of discovery of the breach. Since the requirement includes potential data breaches,…
Can I lose my NEXUS Card for ordering counterfeit goods online?
Yes, it is possible that the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) or the United States Customs and Border Protection (“USCBP”) will cancel your NEXUS membership for up to 6 years if you are the importer of counterfeit goods. As a…
Canada commences expiry review of carbon steel fasteners from China/Taiwan
On October 29, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency announced the start of the expiry review (Canada’s sunset review process) of the antidumping and countervailing duty order against carbon steel fasteners from China (AD/CVD) and Taiwan (only AD). The AD/CVD…
Canada imposes informal export restrictions on military exports to Turkey
On October 15, 2019, Global Affairs Canada informed reporters that new export permits of military equipment and technology and brokering permits in respect of goods destined for Turkey would not be approved. There was not a formal Notice of Exporters…