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Source: Canada US Link: Can the Canada Revenue Agency ask a taxpayer to provide documents for GST/HST purposes? We regularly get asked whether the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) can ask for particular documents during the course of a goods and services tax (“GST”) / harmonized sales tax (“HST”) audit or during a G

Source: Canada US Link: The CBSA is piloting blockchain technology In October 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced “The CBSA Pilots Blockchain Technology“. The CBSA announced that it is participating in a pilot project being led by IBM and Maersk to evaluate the capacity of TradeLens. The pilot project

Source: Canada US Link: If you import meat into Canada, you could face a fine of ,300 The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has the power to issue fines of up to $CDN 1,300 if you fail to report meat in your possession.  The CBSA has the authority to examine goods in the possession on travelers arriving in Canada and airports,

Source: Canada US Link: Canadian Importers of goods subject to SIMA should ensure exporters update normal values The reality is that all governments, including the Government of Canada, as considering how to make trade remedies laws a more effective tool for protecting domestic manufacturers.  How can imports of steel products, aluminum extrus

Source: Canada US Link: Canada’s new cannabis laws confuse even the CBSA The use of cannabis is legal in Canada. The Cannabis Act, Bill C-45, was passed by Canada’s House of Commons on November 27, 2018 and the Senate on June 7, 2018.  Bill C-45 received royal assent on June 21, 2018.  Most provisions of the Cannabis Act enter