Trade Compliance

Regulations Amending Motor Vehicle Safety Act Coming Into Force In 2019

Posted December 20, 2018

Under Canadian Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance News

Various amendments made previously to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and its associated regulations will be coming into force effective January 1, 2019. These changes were made to, among other things, reduce trade barriers applicable to used vehicles imported from Mexico, and vehicles imported from the United States and Mexico for parts.  Continue Reading

Need for Export Market Diversification Focus of Ontario’s Global Trade Strategy

Posted October 23, 2017

Under International Trade Issues

The provincial government of Ontario recently published its global trade strategy, “Seizing Global Opportunities,” outlining various initiatives that aim to boost the province’s international trade performance over the next five years and help Ontario businesses expand globally to access new revenue streams and achieve long-term growth.  Continue Reading

Canada’s Low DMT a “Money-Losing Endeavour” Says New Study

Posted June 27, 2016

Under Canadian Customs Issues, International Trade Issues

A report from the C.D. Howe Institute contends that increasing the de minimis threshold (DMT) for imports in Canada would significantly benefit consumers and businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, while being fiscally neutral or even positive for the Government, which currently collects $39 million in revenue, but at a cost of $166 million.  Continue Reading