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Vern Krishna in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
Source: Tax Law Link: Vern Krishna in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada We are very proud to announce that once again our colleague Professor Vern Krishna was recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in: Appellate Practice, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates. All of us at TaxChambers LLP congratulate Vern Krishna on his cont
Read moreTemporary Resident Permit: What is it?
Source: All Cleared Link: Temporary Resident Permit: What is it? A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a application that allows a person with a criminal record, DUI or some other grounds of inadmissibility to enter Canada for a particular reason. When you are applying for a TRP, you must prove to the government that your need to enter outweighs any
Read moreThe meaning of “Record Suspension” in Canada
Source: All Cleared Link: The meaning of “Record Suspension” in Canada In Canada, the meaning of Record Suspension is similar to “pardon”. In fact, up until 2012, Record Suspensions were called pardons. Basically it means that your criminal record is sealed. When an employer searches your criminal record it will come back clear in most case
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Possible Canadian Safeguard Action Against Steel Imports: Steel Importers, Distributors Consumers and End-Users Should Take Action
Source: Trade Law Link: Possible Canadian Safeguard Action Against Steel Imports: Steel Importers, Distributors Consumers and End-Users Should Take Action Canadian firms that import, distribute, or use steel and Canadian consumers who buy products that contain steel should pay close attention to the Government of Canada’s announcement that it is
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Possible Canadian Safeguard Action Against Steel Imports: Steel Importers, Distributors Consumers and End-Users Should Take Action
Source: Trade Law Link: Possible Canadian Safeguard Action Against Steel Imports: Steel Importers, Distributors Consumers and End-Users Should Take Action Canadian firms that import, distribute, or use steel and Canadian consumers who buy products that contain steel should pay close attention to the Government of Canada’s announcement that it is
Read moreForeign pardon or expungement and entering Canada
Source: All Cleared Link: Foreign pardon or expungement and entering Canada If you have been pardoned for a criminal record, it may be possible to enter Canada without a Canadian waiver. However, a foreign pardon will not necessarily allow you to enter Canada. Not all pardons or expungements will be treated the same. Canada will bar most people wit
Read moreChina 301 List 2 – Effective August 23, 2018 – in US and China
Source: Canada US USTR Lighthizer yesterday published notice that the 25% tariff on goods appearing on List 2 will become effective on August 23, 2018. For those who wonder if filing comments makes a difference, the answer is yes! In his announcement, USTR Lighthizer made the point the list dropped from 284 to 279 tariff items based on testimony an
Read moreChina 301 List 3 Products – New Schedule Published
Source: Canada US Link: China 301 List 3 Products – New Schedule Published In the August 7, 2018 Federal Register, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer published the latest official timeline for those planning to participate in the China 301 List 3 proceedings. The relevant dates are: August 13, 2018 – due date for filing requests to be a witn
Read moreChina 301 List 3 Comments Deadline Changed
Source: Canada US Link: China 301 List 3 Comments Deadline Changed There is a new publication which appeared on the USTR website on August 2, 2018. In it, USTR clarifies the August 17, 2018 deadline for comments regarding products on the China 301 List 3 has also been extended to September 5, 2018. The post China 301 List 3 Comments Deadline Change
Read moreChina 301 List 3 – 25% Duty ???
Source: Canada US Link: China 301 List 3 – 25% Duty ??? On August 1, 2018, USTR Lighthizer issued a press release indicating he was following through with President Trump’s direction and will consider raising the rate of duty from 10% to 25% on those products on China 301 List 3. A formal notice in the Federal Register is expected soon. Mr.
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