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CARM RPP requirements are set. Now what?
Read more: CARM RPP requirements are set. Now what?We’ve posted many updates about the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, and what that means for importers. CARM included some noteworthy changes, including to the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program which now requires importers to post their own minimum bond (rather than rely on their customs…
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Trade events in September.
Read more: Trade events in September.We know, we know – we’re still planning our summer vacations, too. But it’s also a great time to think about your fall ’25 trade show schedule. Every month we present a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across Canada. We do this because they’re an excellent entry point into a new market; they…
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Canada market spotlight: drones.
Read more: Canada market spotlight: drones.Canada’s commercial and recreational drone industry is growing, and with that comes business and partnership opportunities. Technological advancements, evolving regulations, and expanding commercial applications across multiple sectors are driving the Canadian drone industry’s rapid growth and transformation. As of 2024, the Canadian drone market generated revenue of approximately USD $4.1 billion, projected to reach nearly…
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Summer ’25 trade show recap.
Read more: Summer ’25 trade show recap.As we always say, trade shows are an excellent entry point into a new market. They allow visitors and exhibitors to make connections, find new products and services, and learn about industry trends. (And our trade show prep tips can help you make the most of these events.) While summer isn’t the busiest trade show…
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Important CARM update.
Read more: Important CARM update.Importers, do you enjoy getting your goods across the Canadian border in a timely manner? If so, then you should already have your financial security posted into the CBSA’s CARM system. But if you don’t, you’ll have some trouble on May 20th. To explain, let’s go back to October 2024, when the Canada Border Services…
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Opportunities in Canadian shipbuilding.
Read more: Opportunities in Canadian shipbuilding.Canada is a maritime nation with the world’s longest coastline, linking the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific oceans. Export and import activities through marine shipping play an essential role in Canada’s (and the world’s) supply chains. As of December 2023, Canada has about 210 commercially registered fleets made up of vessels that weigh 1,000 gross tonnage…
