Update: CETA receives Royal Assent – Bill C-30 is now law
On May 16th, the proposed legislation to implement the Canada-EU Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) was granted Royal Assentby the Governor General of Canada.
NAFTA update – President Trump gets serious
What’s going on? *USMCA/CUSMA replaced NAFTA on July 1st, 2020. Read More... U.S. President Donald Trump has released a draft letter to Congress outlining the administration’s goals for a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump has been talking about renegotiating the decades-old agreement since.
Expand Your International Trade Opportunities
The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement February 2017 update We published an article about this agreement between Canada and the European Union back in November, shortly after it was signed. See our previous blog on CETA for a refresher. The latest development is that, as anticipated, the European.
Certificate of Origin: An important component of importing under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements
A certificate of origin is a legal document that certifies a shipment’s country of origin. In the context of free trade agreements (FTAs), certificates of origin are required in order to qualify for a reduced duty rate. The rules around certificates of origin and associated duty relief are specific to each FTA.
Chapter 3: Importing into the U.S. – Tools are available to save you time and money
There are several programs available to importers that can facilitate the importation process and save money. Although it may seem daunting if you haven’t tapped into these programs before, it is well worth making use of them as the cost savings can be substantial.
Free Trade Agreements: Rich with opportunities for those in the know
In today’s fast-paced and evolving global marketplace, countries are increasingly turning to free trade agreements (FTAs) to enrich their relationships with important trading partners. Since the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, Canada has entered into.
The Future of Canadian Trade Agreements: Why Canada is Seeking More Trade
Why sign trade agreements with other nations? Canada has several trade agreements in effect that aim to give its companies an advantage over the U.S. and other countries. With a trade agreement in place, such as in Panama (where the U.S. does not), Canada receives more benefits in the shape of preferential access to.
