Apr 1, 2022 Importing a Vessel into Canada | Canada’s Coasting Trade Immigration Importing a Vessel into Canada’s Coasting Trade There are many rules and regulations that vessel owners/operators must consider when importing a vessel into Canada. The operation of foreign vessels in Canada is regulated by the Government of Canada’s Coasting Trade Act and enforced by several federal and provincial departments and agencies. Below we provide an Continue Reading
Feb 22, 2022 The Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program Importing The Non-Resident (NRI) Importer Program A Non-Resident Importer (NRI) is a business based outside of Canada, who does not have a physical presence in Canada, but imports goods into Canada as the Importer of Record. The Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program is an initiative of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that allows international exporters to Continue Reading
Jan 19, 2022 Trade Compliance Customs Audits Importing Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducts targeted and random audits to ensure Canadian importers and exporters are compliant with import/export regulations. Here is the latest listing of products targeted for audit by the CBSA. Continue Reading
May 25, 2021 CARM | CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management Importing What is CARM? CARM (or CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) is a project by the Government of Canada aiming to simplify and streamline the process of importing commercial goods into Canada. It is the most significant change in the Canadian importing process in over 30 years. Through CARM, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intends Continue Reading
Apr 5, 2021 Canada’s Free Trade Agreements Exporting What are Canada’s Free Trade Agreements Canada currently has 15 trade agreements in force with over 40 countries around the world, and more in varying stages of negotiation. A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a treaty between two or more countries that encourages international trade by reducing or removing tariffs and other barriers to trade. Continue Reading
Mar 1, 2021 Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) Exporting What are the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)? Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) ensures imported and exported food products are safe for Canadians and international consumers. SFCR ensures imported and exported foods products are safe through licensing, prevention, and removal of unsafe food from the marketplace. Built on three key elements, Licensing, Continue Reading