• Part 1, Volume 158 #12

    • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is investigating if certain foreign hotrolled wire rod imports are harming the Canadian market.
    • Kyndryl Canada Limited & ISM Information Systems Management Corporation have filed a complaint about their bid disqualification in a government IT services procurement.
    • The CRTC is inviting public input on various consultations.
    • A member of the RCMP has been authorized to run for a municipal council position in Nova Scotia.
    • Specific conditions have been set for the manufacture or import of a chemical substance for use in asphalt emulsions in Canada.
    • The TroisRivières Port Authority is expanding its property holdings in Quebec.
    • The Canadian government is seeking applicants for various official positions, focusing on diversity and merit.
    • Interest rates for certain public service pension plans have been updated.
    • Legal and corporate changes are underway for several financial and insurance entities, including exemption requests and continuance under federal law.

    Topics: Trade, Inquiry, Dumping, Procurement, Complaint, Communication, Regulation, Environment, Finance, Transportation
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #11

    • The Canada Border Services Agency is investigating alleged dumping of wire rod from China, Egypt, and Vietnam, with the Canadian International Trade Tribunal assessing potential industry injury.
    • The CRTC has updated its website with new documents and public participation opportunities.
    • Canada has requested a panel review under CUSMA regarding U.S. determinations on Canadian tin mill products.
    • Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines for triclocarban have been issued, and an Interim Order has modified greenhouse gas emission regulations for heavyduty vehicles.
    • A Ministerial Condition has been imposed on the live vaccinia virus due to toxicity concerns.
    • An assessment proposes adding certain Low Boiling Point Naphthas substances to a toxic substances list, with a public comment period open for feedback.
    • The Privy Council Office is advertising various appointment opportunities.
    • Olympia Trust Company seeks to continue as a trust company under federal legislation, with a public objection period open.
    • The Canadian government has extended the suspension of greenhouse gas emission standards for trailers to align with U.S. regulations and maintain industry competitiveness.

    Topics: Trade, Investigation, Environment, Regulations, Industry, Compliance, Emissions, Standards, Public Consultation, International Relations
  • Part 2, Volume 158 #6

    • The Canadian government has issued a remission order to forgive unadjusted publication fees for the Canada Gazette due to an oversight in not applying required inflation adjustments.
    • Regulatory amendments under the Customs Act and Customs Tariff have been made to modernize the import process, transitioning to electronic communication and payment systems.
    • The Canada Grain Regulations have been updated for better regulatory flexibility and consistency.
    • The Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order and the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order have been amended to extend the expiration date of levies to March 31, 2025.
    • Amendments to the Domestic Substances List involve adding and deleting certain substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
    • The Financial Security (Electronic Means) Regulations set rules for providing financial security electronically for customsrelated activities.
    • The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations have been adjusted to require Mexican nationals to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa for travel to Canada.
    • The full launch of the CBSA's Assessment and Revenue Management project is set for May 13, 2024, to modernize accounting practices for imported goods.
    • Amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations have been made in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, including expanding sanctions and prohibiting certain imports.
    • Canada has banned the import of certain diamonds from Russia to cut off revenue and align with G7 measures.
    • Additional sanctions have been imposed on Russian individuals involved in human rights violations, particularly in the case of Alexey Navalny.

    Topics: Regulations, Sanctions, Russia, Environment, Trade, Immigration, Modernization, Digitalization, Compliance, Human Rights
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #10

    • Danske Commodities US LLC seeks permission from the Canada Energy Regulator to export electricity to the U.S. for 10 years.
    • The regulator is calling for public input on the potential impacts of the export.
    • Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. plans to apply to insure various risks in Canada and will set up its Canadian office in Toronto.

    Topics: Electricity Export, Energy Regulation, Public Consultation, Insurance, Financial Supervision, Risk Management, International Business, Market Access, Bilingual Operations, Corporate Expansion
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #9

    • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is holding a hearing on the classification of electric bidet toilet seats and reviewing an order on carbon steel welded pipe to assess the impact of its expiry on domestic industry.
    • A Compliance Officer at the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has been authorized to run for federal election and granted leave.
    • Amendments to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class instructions have been made, affecting the validity period of recommendations.
    • The Minister of the Environment has imposed conditions on the manufacture or import of a potentially toxic substance for experimental studies.
    • Health Canada is seeking public input on updating regulations for tobacco and vaping product reporting.
    • Various federal appointments have been announced, including the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and opportunities for Governor in Council positions are open.
    • Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. intends to apply to insure risks in Canada, with operations based in Toronto.

    Topics: Trade, Tariffs, Legal Review, Environmental Protection, Health Regulations, Immigration, Public Service, Financial Compliance, Insurance, Diversity
  • Part 2, Volume 158 #5

    • Canada has updated offshore petroleum regulations for Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia to enhance safety, environmental protection, and resource management, allowing for the use of advanced technologies.
    • Amendments to administrative monetary penalties have been made in both regions, categorizing violations and corresponding penalties.
    • The levy rate for chicken marketing in Ontario has been adjusted.
    • The critical habitat for the White Sturgeon in the Nechako River has been protected through a regulatory order.
    • The Hatchery Exclusion Regulations have been repealed due to redundancy after modernized hatchery regulations were introduced.
    • Marine safety fees have been revised to better recover service costs, affecting vessel registry services with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
    • The Minister of State (Online Harms) has been assigned to assist the Minister of Canadian Heritage and will also serve as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
    • Electronic administration and enforcement in the Customs Act have been authorized to streamline border processes.
    • Special permits can be issued for activities related to Guatemala that would otherwise be restricted under economic sanctions due to corruption and human rights violations in the country.

    Topics: Regulations, Offshore, Petroleum, Environmental Protection, Safety, Administrative, Levies, Critical Habitat, Digitalization, Sanctions