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MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 10
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 10 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on April 17, 2020: Our COVID-19 response team is committed to providing you with the latest updates on COVID-19’s effect on various policies and laws. Below please find our latest alerts. Feel free to read and share, a
Read moreWhere Do We Stand?
Source: Canada US Link: Where Do We Stand? Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in April 2020 We are clearly in unchartered territory at the moment, and most people have the same question – when will things get back to normal? Right now, the truth is no one knows, so all we can concentrate on is the work we have and how to manage o
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The CBSA publishes statement that officers must stop searching solicitor-client material
Source: Canada US Link: The CBSA publishes statement that officers must stop searching solicitor-client material The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has published a written statement on its website that when the CBSA conducts an examination of electronic devices (e.g., laptops, smart phones, USB keys, etc.) at the Canadian border
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Certification of Origin Requirements under CUSMA will be different than under NAFTA
Source: Canada US Link: Certification of Origin Requirements under CUSMA will be different than under NAFTA On April 3, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) published Customs Notice 20-14 “Implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)” in which the CBSA discusses the new certification of origin requirements
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When CUSMA enters into effect, NAFTA advance rulings are no longer valid
Source: Canada US Link: When CUSMA enters into effect, NAFTA advance rulings are no longer valid On April 3, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) published Customs Notice 20-14 “Implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)” in which the CBSA makes it clear that NAFTA origin advance rulings
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Canada imposes GST/HST on PPE and this should be changed
Source: Canada US Link: Canada imposes GST/HST on PPE and this should be changed We do not usually post blog posts asking the Government of Canada to change the law. However, we are doing just that today. Personal Protective Equipment (known as “PPE”) is taxable in Canada. Face masks, surgical masks, plastic face shields, protecti
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Canada’s NEXUS Processing Centres are closed during COVID-19 crisis
Source: Canada US Link: Canada’s NEXUS Processing Centres are closed during COVID-19 crisis The Government of Canada has determined that the trusted traveler programs are not essential and have closed NEXUS Processing Centres for an undetermined period of time. This means that if a Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) officer mist
Read moreMSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 9
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 9 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on April 10, 2020: As COVID-19 continues to affect various policies and laws, our COVID-19 response team remains committed to providing you with the latest updates. Below please find our latest alerts. Feel free to read a
Read moreMSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 8
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 8 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on April 8, 2020: Please find our latest alerts below surrounding COVID-19 and its effect on various policies and laws. Also, note that we have provided updates to the following alerts: “Shelter In Place Orders” and
Read moreMSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 7
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 7 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on April 6, 2020: As a part of our ongoing series in keeping our clients and friends abreast of various changes to policies and laws resulting from COVID-19, please find the latest updates below. COVID Conversion The redu
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