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Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…
Read more: Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…Understanding the regulatory landscape is crucial for makers of wine, beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails seeking to introduce their products to the Canadian market. Every province or territory in Canada has its own liquor control laws and regulations, and beverage alcohol exported to Canada must go through a liquor board or commission in the province…
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A note about email marketing in Canada.
Read more: A note about email marketing in Canada.Planning an email marketing campaign in Canada? You should be aware of CASL before you begin. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) was enacted in 2014 to promote best practices in email marketing while combating spam and related issues, including identity theft, phishing, and the spread of malware, such as viruses, worms, and trojans. CASL is designed…
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Understanding Canada’s HST, GST, and PST.
Read more: Understanding Canada’s HST, GST, and PST.Foreign companies doing business in Canada should familiarize themselves with several tax terms – the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The GST is a 5% federal tax that applies to most Canadian goods and services. It was implemented in 1991, to replace the hidden Manufacturer’s Sales…
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What’s on in October, 2025.
Read more: What’s on in October, 2025.We know it’s still summer, but it’s also a good 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 give visitors and exhibitors a chance to…
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A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.
Read more: A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.Let’s delve into amendments made to the Competition Act and brought into force via Bill C-59 (which received royal assent last June). Many amendments targeted ‘greenwashing,’ or misleading environmental claims about products and business practices. The changes were more targeted, broadened the means of enforcement, and as outlined by Gowlings, covered the following: The changes…
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See you soon, North Carolina!
Read more: See you soon, North Carolina!We’re looking forward to meeting North Carolina businesses during the Go Global Road Show! From July 21 to 25, we’ll be travelling with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina team (and other foreign trade representatives) around the state, meeting business people and talking about exporting to new markets. (Our role will be to discuss…
