Not COOL: “Product of USA” Meat, Poultry, and Egg Labels

On 11 March 2024, Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final rule governing a voluntary “Product of USA” labelling measure that will enter into force on 1 January 2026 with respect to meat, poultry, and egg products.  Under the new rule, all processing steps — from birth of livestock… Continue reading Not COOL: “Product of USA” Meat, Poultry, and Egg Labels

Wrapped In Plastic – The Proposed Federal Plastics Registry Will...

On 30 December 2023 the Canadian Department of the Environment issued a notice in the Canada Gazette regarding its intention to implement a “Federal Plastics Registry” that was first proposed in 2022. The purpose of the proposed Registry is to “create an inventory of data” on the types and quantities of plastic being placed on… Continue reading Wrapped In Plastic – The Proposed Federal Plastics Registry Will…

2023 Budget: Canada Announces Permanent Withdrawal of Most-Favoured-Nation Status from...

As part of its 2023 Budget, Canada has announced plans to permanently withdraw Most-Favoured-Nation (“MFN”) status for goods imported from Russia and Belarus via amendments to the Customs Tariff, which will result in the application of a 35% tariff rate under the General Tariff to almost all imports originating in those countries. This proposed  measure is in… Continue reading 2023 Budget: Canada Announces Permanent Withdrawal of Most-Favoured-Nation Status from…

Canada’s Ban of Certain Single Use Plastic Items will have...

On 7 October 2020, Canada released its preliminary list of banned single-use plastic items. The list is included in Table 3a of Environment Canada’s Discussion paper: A proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution. The listed products are: plastic checkout bags stir sticks 6-pack rings food service ware made from problematic… Continue reading Canada’s Ban of Certain Single Use Plastic Items will have…

COVID-19 UPDATE: Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces in Certain...

Yesterday afternoon, in an effort to further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario and Quebec governments have ordered the mandatory closure of all no-essential workplaces effective as of tonight, March 24, at 11:59 p.m. In Ontario, this closure will be in effect for 14 days, with a possible extension as the situation evolves. In… Continue reading COVID-19 UPDATE: Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces in Certain…

Combatting COVID-19 through Expedited Supply Contracts with Canada  

The Canadian Government has issued a public call to all suppliers who can provide emergency goods or services needed to respond to COVID-19. A dedicated web page can be reviewed here: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/calling-all-suppliers-help-canada-combat-covid-19 (Notice: This URL address is intermittently yielding an error message). Given the importance of responding quickly to COVID-19, the Government’s central purchaser, Public Services and… Continue reading Combatting COVID-19 through Expedited Supply Contracts with Canada  

Canada Publishes New Regulations and Regulatory Amendments to Implement the...

On November 14th, the Government of Canada published in the Canada Gazette, Part II (Volume 152, number 23) a number of new regulations and regulatory amendments necessary to implement the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP is expected to enter into force on 30th December for the six countries that have completed the formal ratification process, i.e., Australia,… Continue reading Canada Publishes New Regulations and Regulatory Amendments to Implement the…

SCC says “No” to Unrestricted Inter-Provincial Free Trade

Today the Supreme Court of Canada issued its highly anticipated decision on free trade within Canada. The decision concerned the New Brunswick legal regime that restricts the imports of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverage products into the province, but it has implications for the regulation of inter-provincial trade across Canada. The appeal arose from the… Continue reading SCC says “No” to Unrestricted Inter-Provincial Free Trade

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