Be careful what you purchase online on sites such as eBay, Kijiji, Craigslist, etc. If the goods that are shipped to you by a vendor outside North America are counterfeit, you may receive a letter from Customs and Border Protection (“USCBP”) or the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) notifying you that your NEXUS membership has
How will the U.S. Government shutdown affect Canadians?
The U.S. federal government was shut down at midnight this morning after a funding bill did not get 60 votes in the United States Senate. While the politicians work to find a solution before Monday, Canadians are reminded that the last U.S. federal government shut down lasted 16 days and a previous shutdown lasted 27
Thickening of the Border – What Is Canada’s Concern?
U.S.A.
The phrase “thickening of the border” equates with increased regulations and costs, which result in difficulties or slow-downs at the border such that goods and people move at the pace of molasses. Border wait times increase as new border charges are paid and shipments are inspected and border officers assess risks. Any thickening of
Minister Goodale Says US Has Reinstated NEXUS Cards of Canadians
I am not sure that the Minister has received accurate information. But, I will share Minister Goodale’s statement about NEXUS Cards being reinstated because it provides a useful telephone number. Canadians who have had their NEXUS Cards revoked since January 27, 2017 on the basis on President Trump’s Executive Order or have been told that
What Canadian Lawyers Should Know About Solicitor-Client Privilege At The Canada-US Border
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There are reports that President Trump is considering an Executive Order to require the Department of Homeland Security, and in particular U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), to ask foreign visitors to provide information about their social media profiles and access to their computer contact lists. This would include Canadian lawyers. The access to
NEXUS Card Holders From 7 Entry Ban Countries Could Lose Status If Travel To USA
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on January 27, 2017 placing a 90 day ban on entry into the United States of individuals from 7 countries – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. This could pose a problem for individuals in Canada who have previously been approved for the NEXUS trusted traveler
Canada Introduces More Preclearance Legislation For People and Goods
On June 17, 2016, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness introduced Bill C-23 “an Act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States” (to be known as the “Preclearance Act 2016″) in the House of Commons. This proposed legislation does not impose obligations in the United
What To Do When USCBP Wants To Conduct a NAFTA Verification Of An Exporter/Producer in Canada
Most Canadian businesses do not relish a visit from a Canadian tax auditor and also do not view with anticipation a fax from the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) asking to come for a visit to conduct a NAFTA verification of their certificates of origin.
NAFTA Article 506 sets out the authority for
How to Avoid Problems at the Canada/US Border at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of year for families to get together. There is a lot of food. If your family is anything like my family, we exchange gifts with people we will not see over the Christmas holidays.
Border crossings get backed-up during important holidays, such as Thanksgiving. This year, in 2015, due to the
NEXUS Cardholder Busted For Drugs
I hate to say it – A Canadian female NEXUS cardholder was caught by US Customs and Border Protection importing illegal crystal methamphetamine, prescription pills (more than 200 oxycodone pills) and other drug paraphernalia into the United States at the Peace Bridge borer crossing. She was arrested and turned over to the Buffalo Police Department.