CUSMA/USMCA, NAFTA, Free Trade Agreements
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What are the new RVCs for autos and auto parts under CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC?   Jun 29, 2020 What are the new RVCs for autos and auto parts under CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC?
CUSMA/USMCA Guidance for Automotive Sector   Jun 24, 2020 CUSMA/USMCA Guidance for Automotive Sector
CUSMA/USMCA is here July 1, 2020 - Are you Ready?   Jun 19, 2020 CUSMA/USMCA is here July 1, 2020 - Are you Ready?
Are You Prepared for CUSMA Entering into Effect on July 1, 2020?   Apr 27, 2020 Are You Prepared for CUSMA Entering into Effect on July 1, 2020?
Certification of Origin Requirements under CUSMA not the same as NAFTA   Apr 18, 2020 Certification of Origin Requirements under CUSMA not the same as NAFTA
Update: When CUSMA enters into effect, NAFTA advance rulings are no longer valid   Apr 18, 2020 Update: When CUSMA enters into effect, NAFTA advance rulings are no longer valid
"Modernized" Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement expands tariff reductions and transshipment opportunites   Nov 05, 2019 "Modernized" Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement expands tariff reductions and transshipment opportunites
Canada's Global Affairs is consulting on whether South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UK should join CPTPP   Aug 09, 2019 Canada's Global Affairs is consulting on whether South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UK should join CPTPP
Canada and the EU Agree to WTO Dispute Settlement Work-Around   Jul 25, 2019 Canada and the EU Agree to WTO Dispute Settlement Work-Around
Only 50% of EU countries have ratified the Canada-EU CETA   Jul 24, 2019 Only 50% of EU countries have ratified the Canada-EU CETA
Canada launches consultations on import TRQs for dairy, poultry, eggs   Jul 11, 2019 Canada launches consultations on import TRQs for dairy, poultry, eggs
Are you ready for the new CUSMA/USMCA/NAFTA 2.0 Auto Rules of Origin?   Jul 10, 2019 Are you ready for the new CUSMA/USMCA/NAFTA 2.0 Auto Rules of Origin?
What is Canada's process to ratify and implement USMCA?   Oct 10, 2018 What is Canada's process to ratify and implement USMCA?
The USMCA Rules of Origin: Changes Auto Manufacturers and Auto Parts Makers Should Know   Oct 10, 2018 The USMCA Rules of Origin: Changes Auto Manufacturers and Auto Parts Makers Should Know
United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement Resource   Oct 08, 2018 United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement Resource
Is your organization ready for the new CPTPP?   Jan 25, 2018 Is your organization ready for the new CPTPP?
We Have A Deal! CPTPP - What Happens Next?   Jan 23, 2018 We Have A Deal! CPTPP - What Happens Next?
What is your strategy for a possible NAFTA termination?   Jan 14, 2018 What is your strategy for a possible NAFTA termination?
Using Trade Agreements to Gain a Competitive Edge in the Global Marketplace 370.00 kB Dec 08, 2017 Using Trade Agreements to Gain a Competitive Edge in the Global Marketplace
What is CPTPP?   Nov 15, 2017 What is CPTPP?
CETA Is NOT NAFTA: 7 Things You Should Know About CETA   Sep 21, 2017 CETA Is NOT NAFTA: 7 Things You Should Know About CETA
All Systems Are Go: Canada and the EU Have Taken the Necessary Steps for Provisional Implementation of CETA   Sep 17, 2017 All Systems Are Go: Canada and the EU Have Taken the Necessary Steps for Provisional Implementation of CETA
The Origin Verification Process in the Canada-EU CETA is Different From NAFTA and Other Free Trade Agreements   Sep 17, 2017 The Origin Verification Process in the Canada-EU CETA is Different From NAFTA and Other Free Trade Agreements
Are You Ready To Benefit From The Canada-EU CETA?   Sep 15, 2017 Are You Ready To Benefit From The Canada-EU CETA?
Canada Has Published Order-In-Council And Regulations For Canada-EU CETA Provisional Implementation   Sep 09, 2017 Canada Has Published Order-In-Council And Regulations For Canada-EU CETA Provisional Implementation
What Steps Can Canadian Companies Take Between NAFTA Modernization Rounds?   Aug 23, 2017 What Steps Can Canadian Companies Take Between NAFTA Modernization Rounds?
What Are Canada's NAFTA Modernization Objectives?   Aug 15, 2017 What Are Canada's NAFTA Modernization Objectives?
Canada Announces Canada-EU CETA Cheese Quota Process   Aug 01, 2017 Canada Announces Canada-EU CETA Cheese Quota Process
Canada-EU CETA Will Eliminate Duties On Medical Devices   Aug 01, 2017 Canada-EU CETA Will Eliminate Duties On Medical Devices
The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Is Now In Effect: What Questions Should Importers/Exporters Ask?   Aug 01, 2017 The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Is Now In Effect: What Questions Should Importers/Exporters Ask?
What Might Be The First Trade Issues Under The Canada-EU CETA?   Jul 27, 2017 What Might Be The First Trade Issues Under The Canada-EU CETA?
NAFTA Chapter 19 Bi-National Panel Review Process Used Rarely By Canada/US; BUT Remains Needed   Jul 26, 2017 NAFTA Chapter 19 Bi-National Panel Review Process Used Rarely By Canada/US; BUT Remains Needed
What Will The U.S. Be Fighting For And What Direction Can Canadian Businesses Take From The Recently Published U.S. Objectives For The NAFTA Renegotiation   Jul 21, 2017 What Will The U.S. Be Fighting For And What Direction Can Canadian Businesses Take From The Recently Published U.S. Objectives For The NAFTA Renegotiation
Canadian Steel Companies May Face Safeguard Measures in the EU: CETA Does Not Contain An EU Safeguard Exclusion For Canada   Jul 21, 2017 Canadian Steel Companies May Face Safeguard Measures in the EU: CETA Does Not Contain An EU Safeguard Exclusion For Canada
Canada Releases Notice to Exporters About CETA Light Vehicle Origin Quotas And Then Takes It Down   Jul 19, 2017 Canada Releases Notice to Exporters About CETA Light Vehicle Origin Quotas And Then Takes It Down
For Canada-EU CETA Purposes, EU Includes Martinique, Saint Martin And Other Territories   Jul 19, 2017 For Canada-EU CETA Purposes, EU Includes Martinique, Saint Martin And Other Territories
What's Next for NAFTA - USTR Releases its NAFTA Renegotiation Objectives   Jul 18, 2017 What's Next for NAFTA - USTR Releases its NAFTA Renegotiation Objectives
What Are Canadas Tariff Codes (As At July 14, 2017)?   Jul 17, 2017 What Are Canadas Tariff Codes (As At July 14, 2017)?
The July 12, 2017 Canada Gazette Contains Regulations Needed For Canada-Ukraine FTA and Canadian FTA Implementation   Jul 14, 2017 The July 12, 2017 Canada Gazette Contains Regulations Needed For Canada-Ukraine FTA and Canadian FTA Implementation
The CFIA Reverses Its Decision: Wine Produced In The West Bank CAN Be Labelled Product of Israel   Jul 13, 2017 The CFIA Reverses Its Decision: Wine Produced In The West Bank CAN Be Labelled Product of Israel
The Date Has Been Set: CETA Provisional Implementation To Happen September 21, 2017   Jul 08, 2017 The Date Has Been Set: CETA Provisional Implementation To Happen September 21, 2017
Does The Canadian International Trade Tribunal Review Intra-Canada Government Procurement Disputes Under The Canadian Free Trade Agreement?   Jul 04, 2017 Does The Canadian International Trade Tribunal Review Intra-Canada Government Procurement Disputes Under The Canadian Free Trade Agreement?
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Date Is August 1, 2017   Jun 29, 2017 Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Date Is August 1, 2017
CETA Provisional Implementation On July 1, 2017 Is Unlikely   Jun 27, 2017 CETA Provisional Implementation On July 1, 2017 Is Unlikely
Can Canadian Importers Claim CETA Preferential Tariff Treatment If Goods Are Transshipped?   Jun 21, 2017 Can Canadian Importers Claim CETA Preferential Tariff Treatment If Goods Are Transshipped?
Canada May Not Celebrate CETA Provisional Implementation on July 1, 2017   Jun 14, 2017 Canada May Not Celebrate CETA Provisional Implementation on July 1, 2017
How Does The UK Election Results Affect Canada-UK Trade?   Jun 09, 2017 How Does The UK Election Results Affect Canada-UK Trade?
NAFTA Assessment Checklist - Preparing Your Organization for a NAFTA Re-negotiation   Jun 08, 2017 NAFTA Assessment Checklist - Preparing Your Organization for a NAFTA Re-negotiation
Make Your Own Opportunities: Canada's NAFTA Renegotiation Consultations   Jun 05, 2017 Make Your Own Opportunities: Canada's NAFTA Renegotiation Consultations
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Receives Royal Assent   Jun 01, 2017 Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Receives Royal Assent
The NAFTA Countdown Has Begun   May 30, 2017 The NAFTA Countdown Has Begun
Managing the 2017 NAFTA Challenge   May 15, 2017 Managing the 2017 NAFTA Challenge
EU-Origin Cosmetics Become Duty-Free Upon Provisional Implementation of CETA   Mar 30, 2017 EU-Origin Cosmetics Become Duty-Free Upon Provisional Implementation of CETA
Canadian Manufacturers And Exporters Will Benefit From the Canada-EU CETA Opportunties   Mar 27, 2017 Canadian Manufacturers And Exporters Will Benefit From the Canada-EU CETA Opportunties
The Canada-EU CETA Rules Of Origin For Textiles And Apparel Are More Flexible For Canadian Importers   Mar 27, 2017 The Canada-EU CETA Rules Of Origin For Textiles And Apparel Are More Flexible For Canadian Importers
Say Cheese: European Cheeses Will Soon Be Available Under Canada-EU CETA   Mar 24, 2017 Say Cheese: European Cheeses Will Soon Be Available Under Canada-EU CETA
When Will The Canada-EU CETA Be Provisionally Implemented   Mar 24, 2017 When Will The Canada-EU CETA Be Provisionally Implemented
Are You Ready For CETA?: 20 Questions That Canadian Importers Should be Asking   Mar 23, 2017 Are You Ready For CETA?: 20 Questions That Canadian Importers Should be Asking
Tariff Eleimination Schedule for the EU under Canada-EU CETA 416.00 kB Mar 20, 2017 Tariff Eleimination Schedule for the EU under Canada-EU CETA
Geographic Indications in the Canada-EU CETA 241.00 kB Mar 20, 2017 Geographic Indications in the Canada-EU CETA
Ukraine Has Ratified The Canada-Ukraine FTA, Canada's Turn Is Next   Mar 17, 2017 Ukraine Has Ratified The Canada-Ukraine FTA, Canada's Turn Is Next
Canada-EU CETA Chart of Harmonized Systems Chapters and Canada's Market Access Committments 632.00 kB Mar 15, 2017 Canada-EU CETA Chart of Harmonized Systems Chapters and Canada's Market Access Committments
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Chart of H.S. Chapters and Canada's Commitments to Reduce Customs Duties 586.00 kB Mar 15, 2017 Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Chart of H.S. Chapters and Canada's Commitments to Reduce Customs Duties
Canada-EU CETA Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada's Senate   Mar 14, 2017 Canada-EU CETA Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada's Senate
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada's Senate   Mar 14, 2017 Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada's Senate
Canada Commences Consultations Regarding A Canada-China Free Trade Agreement   Mar 14, 2017 Canada Commences Consultations Regarding A Canada-China Free Trade Agreement
What Goods Can Canadian Importers Import duty Free When The Canada-EU CETA Comes Into Effect   Mar 14, 2017 What Goods Can Canadian Importers Import duty Free When The Canada-EU CETA Comes Into Effect
Canadian House of Commons Approves Canada-EU CETA Implementation Act at Third Reading   Feb 17, 2017 Canadian House of Commons Approves Canada-EU CETA Implementation Act at Third Reading
What Will Trudeau Talk To Trump About?   Feb 14, 2017 What Will Trudeau Talk To Trump About?
NAFTA Verifications: Trust But Verify   Feb 14, 2017 NAFTA Verifications: Trust But Verify
What Is On Your NAFTA Renegotiation Wish List?   Feb 01, 2017 What Is On Your NAFTA Renegotiation Wish List?
Canada-EU CETA Moving Closer To Ratification in Canada   Jan 31, 2017 Canada-EU CETA Moving Closer To Ratification in Canada
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement To Be Discussed By Standing Committee on International Trade   Jan 31, 2017 Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement To Be Discussed By Standing Committee on International Trade
NAFTA Rules of Origin Renegotiation - Make Trump an Offer He Cannot Refuse   Jan 23, 2017 NAFTA Rules of Origin Renegotiation - Make Trump an Offer He Cannot Refuse
Ukraine is Joining WTO Agreement on Government Procurement 423.00 kB Nov 17, 2016 Ukraine is Joining WTO Agreement on Government Procurement
What Are The Steps Canada Follows To Ratify And Implement A Treaty?   Oct 30, 2016 What Are The Steps Canada Follows To Ratify And Implement A Treaty?
The Honourable Paul Helleyer, P.C., FRSA, et. al. v. the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau et. al. 1.43 MB Oct 28, 2016 The Honourable Paul Helleyer, P.C., FRSA, et. al. v. the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau et. al.
Is the Canada-EU CETA Dead? An Update   Oct 24, 2016 Is the Canada-EU CETA Dead? An Update
Is the Canada-EU CETA Dead?   Oct 23, 2016 Is the Canada-EU CETA Dead?
Making NAFTA Relevant Again! Why Did The Chicken Not Cross The Border?   Oct 05, 2016 Making NAFTA Relevant Again! Why Did The Chicken Not Cross The Border?
Making NAFTA Relevant Again! A Look At Certificates of Origin.   Oct 04, 2016 Making NAFTA Relevant Again! A Look At Certificates of Origin.
Why Are Companies Not Taking Advantage of FTA Benefits?   Sep 16, 2016 Why Are Companies Not Taking Advantage of FTA Benefits?
Common NAFTA Certificate of Origin Mistakes   Sep 15, 2016 Common NAFTA Certificate of Origin Mistakes
Canadian Trade Agreement: 5 Things You Should Know   Aug 05, 2016 Canadian Trade Agreement: 5 Things You Should Know
The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Has Been Signed   Jul 11, 2016 The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Has Been Signed
Do Your Employees Know Enough To Complete A Certificate Of Origin Properly?   Jul 08, 2016 Do Your Employees Know Enough To Complete A Certificate Of Origin Properly?
Does the Brexit Decision Affect the Canada-EU CETA?   Jun 26, 2016 Does the Brexit Decision Affect the Canada-EU CETA?
Canada's Fathers of Confederation Envisioned Internal Free Trade Between Provinces 339.00 kB May 31, 2016 Canada's Fathers of Confederation Envisioned Internal Free Trade Between Provinces
Canada-EU CETA Investment Arbitration Tribunal Is An Opportunity For Canadians 132.00 kB Mar 03, 2016 Canada-EU CETA Investment Arbitration Tribunal Is An Opportunity For Canadians
TransCanada an Underdog, but has strong case against Washington 833.00 kB Jan 07, 2016 TransCanada an Underdog, but has strong case against Washington
Is Talk of Canada-China Free Trade Agreement for Real? 458.00 kB Jan 06, 2016 Is Talk of Canada-China Free Trade Agreement for Real?
Timber! Resolute Forest Products Files NAFTA Chapter 11 Notice of Intent Against Government of Canada 461.00 kB Jan 03, 2016 Timber! Resolute Forest Products Files NAFTA Chapter 11 Notice of Intent Against Government of Canada
Canada Releases 2016 Consolidated Customs Tariff 476.00 kB Dec 15, 2015 Canada Releases 2016 Consolidated Customs Tariff
What Will Canada Do Now? Canada May Put Duties On Over $1 Billion Annually From the USA 538.00 kB Dec 07, 2015 What Will Canada Do Now? Canada May Put Duties On Over $1 Billion Annually From the USA
Why Are Companies Not Taking Advantage of FTA Benefits 461.00 kB Nov 06, 2015 Why Are Companies Not Taking Advantage of FTA Benefits
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Text Released 367.00 kB Nov 05, 2015 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Text Released
The Trade Remedies Chapter of TPP Will Bring Opportunities for Trade Lawyers 462.00 kB Oct 05, 2015 The Trade Remedies Chapter of TPP Will Bring Opportunities for Trade Lawyers
Canada is a Party to the Historic Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement 398.00 kB Oct 05, 2015 Canada is a Party to the Historic Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
China Would Like Canada to Accept it as a Market Economy 467.00 kB Jan 11, 2015 China Would Like Canada to Accept it as a Market Economy

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