Highlights

  • Levy rates for chicken marketing have been adjusted across various Canadian provinces.
  • Quebec’s egg producers have a new levy rate for marketing eggs.
  • Canada has designated a week in October as “Fire Prevention Week” and a day for “Fire Service Recognition.”
  • Canada has updated its export permit regulations to include restrictions on certain dual-use goods and technology.
  • Additional sanctions have been imposed by Canada on Russian individuals and entities in response to the conflict in Ukraine.

New Levy Rates for Canadian Chicken Producers by Province

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has amended the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order to adjust the levy rates paid by chicken producers in various provinces for marketing chicken in interprovincial or export trade. The new levy rates per province are as follows: Ontario at 2.19 cents, Manitoba at 2.24 cents, British Columbia at 2.04 cents, Prince Edward Island at 1.79 cents, and Saskatchewan at 1.75 cents. This amendment is approved by the National Farm Products Council and is necessary for the implementation of the marketing plan that CFC is authorized to implement. The changes in the levy rates are set to come into force on June 4, 2023, or on the registration day if registered after June 4. [Source]

Adjustment of Egg Levy Rate for Quebec Producers by Canadian Egg Marketing Agency

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency has amended the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order to adjust the levy rate for egg producers in the province of Quebec. The new levy rate is set at $0.4275. This amendment is made under the authority of the Farm Products Agencies Act and the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Proclamation. The National Farm Products Council has approved the change, confirming it is necessary for the implementation of the marketing plan that the Agency is authorized to implement. The amendment comes into effect on the day it is registered. [Source]

Canada Declares Fire Prevention Week with Focus on Cooking Safety and Fire Service Recognition

The Governor General of Canada, Mary May Simon, has issued a proclamation declaring the week starting October 8th and ending October 14th as “Fire Prevention Week.” The theme for 2023 is “Pay Attention to Fire Prevention. Cooking Safety Starts with You.” The proclamation also designates October 14th as “Fire Service Recognition Day” to appreciate the services of Canada’s fire services. During this week, all citizens, as well as federal, provincial, and municipal authorities, are encouraged to intensify their fire prevention efforts. The public is required to take notice and act accordingly. [Source]

Canada Amends Export Permit Regulations for Dual-Use Goods and Technology

The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs has amended General Export Permit No. 41 (GEP 41), which pertains to the export of dual-use goods and technology to certain destinations. The amendment adds to the list of unauthorized goods and technology, specifically items intended for the development, production, or use of rocket systems or unmanned aerial vehicles with a range of 300 km or greater. Additionally, it updates a reference to a provision in the Export Permits Regulations that has been renumbered.

GEP 41 was established to streamline the export process for lower-risk transactions of controlled goods and technology to certain eligible destinations, which include countries with effective export control systems and are members of at least one multilateral export control regime that Canada is part of. The amendment aims to align with Canada’s commitments to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) by requiring individual export permits for items that could support long-range rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, ensuring case-by-case assessment.

The amendment is expected to impact only a small portion of the Canadian defense and dual-use industry, specifically companies exporting items related to long-range UAVs or rocket systems to the listed destinations. These companies will now need to apply for individual export permits, which are anticipated to be processed quickly due to the low-risk nature of the destinations. The amendment is not expected to significantly increase the administrative burden for small businesses and is aligned with Canada’s foreign and defense policies.

The amendment will be implemented upon registration, and current users of GEP 41 will be directly informed about the changes. Compliance with the amendment will be enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and individual permit applications will adhere to the service standards published by Global Affairs Canada. [Source]

Canada Expands Sanctions on Russia to Pressure Military-Industrial Complex and Support Ukraine

Canada has amended its Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to impose additional sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing military aggression in Ukraine and the associated international crisis. These amendments add four individuals and twenty-nine entities to a list that prohibits Canadians and people in Canada from dealing with them, effectively freezing their assets within Canadian jurisdiction. The targeted sanctions focus on those connected to Russia’s military-industrial complex, financial institutions, and nuclear sector, aiming to undermine Russia’s war efforts and align with measures taken by international partners.

The sanctions are part of a broader international response supporting Ukraine, which includes efforts in areas such as energy security, nuclear safety, and humanitarian assistance. Canada has committed significant aid to Ukraine, including military support, economic resilience, and development assistance, as well as creating immigration streams for Ukrainians.

The sanctions are linked to the peaceful resolution of the conflict and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The measures are designed to exert economic pressure on Russia, with the intention of changing its behavior without significantly impacting Canadian businesses or vulnerable groups in Russia. Enforcement of the sanctions falls under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canada Border Services Agency, with penalties for non-compliance ranging from fines to imprisonment. [Source]

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