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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Comes into Force
August 29th, 2011

Overview The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (the “CCOFTA”) was signed by Canada and the Republic of Colombia on November 21, 2008. However, as implementing legislation was required to give effect to the CCOFTA, the Government of Canada enacted Bill C-2, the Canada-Colombia Free Tra... Read more »

The Codex Alimentarius Commission Adopts Guidelines for the Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods
July 16th, 2011

Earlier this month, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (“Codex”) adopted guidelines allowing the labeling of genetically modified (“GM”) food products at its annual Codex summit in Geneva, Switzerland. However, this recent development may not result in sweeping changes for Can... Read more »

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Will Affect Importers of Consumer Products
June 25th, 2011

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, S.C. 2010, c. 21 (the “Act”) came into force on June 20, 2011. It is intended to protect the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada, including those that are imported from... Read more »

Canada Announces Special Economic Measures Against Syria
June 6th, 2011

On May 24, 2011, the Government of Canada announced that targeted sanctions would be imposed against members of the current Syrian regime under the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17.  The Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (the “Regulations”) were enacted in ord... Read more »

Customs and Trade Law Blog Now Live
May 29th, 2011

I am happy to report that my customs and trade law blog is now live. Read more »

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