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ArticleDirectors And Officers Liability For Failure To Obtain An Export PermitIf the officer/director can show that that he/she exercised due diligence to prevent an offence from taking place, he/she should not be convicted (depending on the facts).CanadaInternational LawLexSage
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ArticleCanada's Privacy Commissioner Raises Concerns About USCBP Searches Of Electronic DevicesCanada's Privacy Commissioner has raised important concerns about searches of electronic devices at the border.CanadaPrivacyLexSage
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ArticleCan The CRA Force A Taxpayer To Provide Any Document During A GST/HST Audit?This would allow the CRA auditor to see what changed from the draft report to the final report.CanadaTaxLexSage
ArticleCanada-US Preclearance Agreement Enters Into EffectThe Canada-United States Preclearance Agreement was originally signed on March 16, 2015. It has taken some time to finalize the steps for implementation.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
Article15 Tips For Filing Customs Appeals In Canada With The CITTIf you have received a detailed adjustment statement from the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA"), filed a B2 Adjustment Request and have received an unfavourable decision from the CBSA, you may appeal the CBSA's decision to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ("CITT"). CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleAre You Ready for CETA?: 20 Questions That Canadian Importers Should Be AskingThe Canada-EU CETA is Canada's largest free trade agreement since NAFTA. There are opportunities for Canadian importers to save the customs duties on goods that they are currently importing...CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleAmazing Race: CBSA Edition: Completing Antidumping RFIs In Less Than 30 DaysWhen the Canada Border Services Agency initiates an antidumping case in Canada, they send the Dumping RFIs to exporters and foreign producers identified by the complaining domestic producer by snail mail.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCanada's Export Controls Against Turkey: Are Rules About To Change?It is time to exercise due diligence and caution. It is time to watch carefully for announcements by the Canadian government relating to export controls.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleTaxpayer Interest And Penalty Relief: How Can A Taxpayer Get Some Relief?Canadian taxpayers are entitled to apply to the Canada Revenue Agency for taxpayer relief of penalties and interest. CanadaTaxLexSage
ArticleThe CBSA Is Piloting Blockchain TechnologyIn October 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") announced that "The CBSA Pilots Blockchain Technology". CanadaTechnologyLexSage
ArticleAre Non-Resident Actors/Actresses/ Performers/Directors Required To Register For GST/HST?Canada is known as Hollywood North because many movies and television shows and commercials are filmed in Canada. Everyone knows this - including the Government of Canada. CanadaTaxLexSage
ArticleAre You Prepared For CUSMA Entering Into Effect On July 1, 2020?On April 24, 2020, the United States publicly announced that the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement will enter into effect to replace the North America Free Trade Agreement on July 1, 2020.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCan The Canada Border Services Agency Search Electronic Devices?The Canada Border Services Agency may select travelers (Canadian citizens, Canadian residents and visitors to Canada) for secondary examination (random or mandatory) upon arrival at the Canadian border.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCanada's Global Affairs Is Consulting On Whether South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand And The UK Should Join CPTPPStakeholders should participate because the Government of Canada needs input in order to make decisions that are in the best interest of Canada. GlobalInternational LawLexSage