A graphic image depicting the measurement of risk in business.

Many clients call me to inform me of a “disagreement” with a Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) officer relating to goods from Canada that they took with them on a trip.  Often the problem relates to an expensive ladies purse or a piece of jewelry (sometimes a men’s watch).

On November 13, 2015, the CBSA

A graphic image depicting the measurement of risk in business.
A graphic image depicting the measurement of risk in business.

Many clients call me to inform me of a “disagreement” with a Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) officer relating to goods from Canada that they took with them on a trip.  Often the problem relates to an expensive ladies purse or

On March 21, 2013, Canada introduced the 2013 Budget.  While the 2013 Budget was characterized as an austerity budget, it offered customs duty relief (hopefully translating into lower retail prices) on certain imported consumer goods.

The 2013 Budget permanently removed customs duties  on baby clothes and sports equipment (excluding bicycles, which I should note have