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MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 6
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 6 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on April 3, 2020: As we wrap up another week in our dramatically altered world, please find our latest update on the latest breaking news related to COVID-19. Have a healthy, safe, and kind weekend. New FFCRA Regulations
Read moreMSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 5
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 5 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on March 30, 2020: Below please find our latest alerts surrounding COVID-19 and its effect on various policies and laws, ranging from labor law (i.e., FFCRA) to the world of corporate governance and securities (i.e., SEC)
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Non-Residents cannot open or update Canadian GST/HST accounts during COVID-19 shutdown
Source: Canada US Link: Non-Residents cannot open or update Canadian GST/HST accounts during COVID-19 shutdown The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has temporarily suspended all activities relating to non-resident goods and services tax (“GST”) and harmonized sales tax (“HST”) accounts. The CRA Non-Resident Tax Serv
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Canada Updates Export Control List
Source: Canada US Link: Canada Updates Export Control List On April 1, 2020, the Government of Canada published in the Canada Gazette “An Order Amending the Export Control List”, SOR/2020-48 (P.C. 2020-140). This Order takes effect on May 1, 2020. The objective of this Order is to implement the Government of Canada’s arrangements, c
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The CBSA Announces New LVS Threshold for Post NAFTA 2.0 Shipments
Source: Canada US Link: The CBSA Announces New LVS Threshold for Post NAFTA 2.0 Shipments On April 4, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) published Customs Notice 20-15 “Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold for Goods Imported into Canada” in which it confirmed that the LVS threshold would increase
Read moreImporting Food into Canada During the COVID-19 Crisis
Source: Canada US Link: Importing Food into Canada During the COVID-19 Crisis The reliability and safety of Canada’s food supply chain has become increasingly important during these challenging times. Designed to protect Canadians from COVID-19 while minimizing disruptions in the supply of essential goods, Canada has imposed temporary border re
Read moreFederal Court of Appeal Determines that CBSA Must Provide Reasons For Decisions in Attorney General of Canada v. Honey Fashions Ltd
Source: Canada US Link: Federal Court of Appeal Determines that CBSA Must Provide Reasons For Decisions in Attorney General of Canada v. Honey Fashions Ltd The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal determined in the decision of Attorney General of Canada and Honey Fashions Ltd [Honey Fashions] that the CBSA acted unreasonably by denying a name-change re
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Canada has published important information about the tariff classification of COVID-19 PPE
Source: Canada US Link: Canada has published important information about the tariff classification of COVID-19 PPE On March 30, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) published Customs Notice 20-12 “COVID-19: Tariff Classification and Other Information to Import Medical Supplies”. This is welcomed and I for one am
Read moreMSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 4
Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 4 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on March 26, 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-19 Causes Coverage
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Source: Canada US Link: MSK’s COVID-19 Client Communication, Vol. 3 Please see the following as published by my law firm, MSK, on March 24, 2020. The following contains articles written by me and my colleagues at my firm. After a busy weekend of Shelter In Place orders and various other developments involving COVID-19, our latest alert below is r
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