The July 12, 2017 issue of the Canada Gazette, Part II, is full of important trade-related regulations and orders. In Canada, regulatory rules are published in the Canada Gazette. Regulations are prepared by government departments and promulgated by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). Regulations do not need to be voted on by the House
The Date Has Been Set: CETA Provisional Implementation To Happen September 21, 2017
Canada
We now have official word of the provisional implementation date for the Canada-EU Comprehensive and Economic and Trade Agreement (“Canada-EU CETA”) – September 21, 2017. On July 8, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, issued a Joint Statement after meeting at the G20 meetings in Hamberg,
Seth Godin’s “On Pie” Applies To Market Access And The World Pie
On April 6, 2017, Seth Godin posted “On Pie” on his blog. I have thought about what Seth Godin wrote in “On Pie” many times when Canada, US or Canada-US trade issues arise, such as the Softwood Lumber AD/CVD Dispute, the 232 Steel Case, the 232 Aluminum Case, the Canadian FISC AD/CVD Case, NAFTA renegotiation,
CETA Provisional Implementation On July 1, 2017 Is Unlikely
Canada
It is June 27, 2017 and it is fair to conclude that the Canada-EU CETA will not be provisionally implemented on July 1, 2017. July 1 is on Saturday, only 4 business days away (3 if you consider most Canadians will be heading to their cottage or Ottawa for Canada’s 150 Birthday celebrations). The
Can Canadian Importers Claim CETA Preferential Tariff Treatment If Goods Are Transshipped?
Canada
One question we have been asked is whether Canadian importers will be able to claim Canada-EU CETA duty-free tariff treatment if the EU-origin goods are imported into Canada from the United States or some other non-EU country after provisional implementation of the Canada-EU CETA. It is common for Canadian importers to purchase from distributors
Canada May Not Celebrate CETA Provisional Implementation on July 1, 2017
Canada
Months ago it was announced that the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“Canada-EU CETA”) would be provisionally implemented on July 1, 2017. Bill C-30 “Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act“ received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017. This does not mean that Canada has taken the formal steps
How Does The UK Election Results Affect Canada-UK Trade?
Canada
On June 8, 2017, the election in the United Kingdom saw the May Conservative Government go from a majority Conservative Government to a minority Conservative Government (possibly to be supported by the Democratic Unionist Party). On June 23, 2016 (almost a year ago), the United Kingdom voted for Brexit (that is, to exit the
EU-Origin Cosmetics Become Duty-Free Upon Provisional Implementation of CETA
Canada
On the date of provisional implementation of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (the “Canada-EU CETA”) (June 1 or July 1, 2017), EU-origin cosmetics will become duty free immediately. Cosmetics are in Chapter 33 of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. Canada committed in its Annex 2-A to immediately eliminate customs
Canadian Manufacturers And Exporters Will Benefit From the Canada-EU CETA Opportunties
Canada
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The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (the “Canada-EU CETA”) creates opportunities for Canadian manufacturers and exporters to sell into the European markets. On the date of provisional implementation, 98% of Canadian-origin goods will be able to enter European Union Members tariff free, compared to just 25 per cent today. We have prepared
The Canada-EU CETA Rules Of Origin For Textiles And Apparel Are More Flexible For Canadian Importers
Canada
Currently, European textile and apparel goods are available in Canada. When the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“Canada-EU CETA”) is provisionally implemented, more European textiles and apparel goods may be imported into Canada. Canadian importers need to know the new Canada-EU CETA rules for textiles and apparel in order to take full