U.S.-Canada Trade News
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1 February 2013: U.S. and Canada Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the safe transportation of dangerous goods. (3.8MB PDF)
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1 February 2013: RCC Meetings and Outcomes
The Regulatory Cooperation Council has released a list of meetings and events that have occurred since the Council was established in February 2011. (322KB PDF)
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28 January 2013: CBP to Provide Training on NAFTA in Pembina
CBP will be providing NAFTA training at Pembina High School in Pembina, ND, on February 15th.
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9 January 2013: United States, Canada Harmonize Threshold Value for Low Value Commercial Shipments
As part of Beyond The Border, the United States and Canada announced today that expedited customs clearance would now be applied to all merchandise valued up to $2,500.
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17 December 2012: U.S., Canada Make Progress on Border Security, Competitiveness
Canada and the United States have made significant progress on advancing perimeter security and economic competitiveness since the launch of two initiatives in late 2011, the White House says.
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14 December 2012: United States and Canada Announce Progress in Regulatory Cooperation
On the White House Blog, RCC Co-Chair Boris Bershteyn discusses the significant regulatory progress that has been made over the last year.
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14 December 2012: United States, Canada Release Reports on Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council
On the first anniversary of the Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council initiatives, the United States and Canada released reports today updating their progress.
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12 December 2012: FDA and Health Canada Announce First Simultaneous Review and Approval of Veterinary Drug Product
First simultaneous review and approval marks first public milestone in aligning veterinary drug product approval process.
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10 December 2012: RCC Holds Nanotechnology Stakeholder Webinar
The U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) recently held a webinar to discuss its Nanotechnology Work Plan.
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5 December 2012: US-Canada Motor Vehicle Working Group to Hold Public Meeting
On January 15, 2013, the US-Canada Motor Vehicle Working Group will be holding a Public Meeting in Detroit as part of its work under the Regulatory Cooperation Council.
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28 November 2012: Export USA Webinar
On Tuesday, December 18th, the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit Chief at the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto will partner with Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for a webinar discussion on exporting to the United States and the benefits of an E-class Visa..
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27 November 2012: NHTSA Ruling on Importing Canadian-Certified Vehicles into United States
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that certain vehicles that do not comply with all applicable Amerian motor vehicle safety standards, but that are certifiedto comply with all applicable Canadian safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States. (203KB PDF)
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21 November 2012: Ambassador Participates in CABC Policy Forum
Ambassador David Jacobson recently took part in the Canadian American Business Council's (CABC) policy forum in Ottawa.
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8 November 2012: U.S. Engaging with More than 50 Jurisdictions to Curtail Offshore Tax Evasion
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that it is engaged with more than 50 countries and jurisdictions around the world -- including Canada -- to improve international tax compliance and implement the information reporting and withholding tax provisions commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
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23 October 2012: U.S., Canada To Host RCC-Related Hearings
In the coming months, the United States and Canada will be hosting a number of information meetings and hearings related to recent Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) developments.
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23 October 2012: U.S., Canada Launch Integrated Cargo Security Strategy Pilot Project
Earlier this week in Vancouver, the United States and Canada announced the launch of the Prince Rupert Pilot Project, an Integrated Cargo Security Strategy initiative hat will facilitate greater trade and strengthen cargo security at the U.S.-Canada border.
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12 October 2012: EPA, Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency and Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency will be holding a stakeholder meeting October 24, 2012, on the United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Initiatives on Pesticides.
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10 October 2012: EPA Announces RCC Nanotechnology Webinar and Requests Nominations for Case Studies
The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that it will be holding a webinar on November 28, 2012, to discuss the Nanotechnology Work Plan released under the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC).
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4 October 2012: TSA Pre✓™ Expands to Canadian NEXUS Members
Today in Ottawa, U.S. Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole and Canadian Minister of State for Transport Stephen Fletcher announced that Canadian NEXUS holders will soon be eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™.
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3 October 2012: USCIS Announces a New Filing Option for Canadian TN Nonimmigrants
On October 1st, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new filing option for Canadian TN Nonimmigrants, and reminded American employers of the filing options available for Canadian L-1 Nonimmigrants.
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25 September 2012: USTR Public Hearing on the TPP and Canada
Yesterday, eleven stakeholder witnesses spoke before the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) to give testimony on Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
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24 September 2012: USTR Holds Hearing on Canada and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today held a public hearing on matters related to Canada's participation in the negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
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18 September 2012: Public Hearing on U.S. Negotiating Objectives with Respect to Canada's TPP Participation
The Office of the United States Trade Representative will be holding a public hearing on Canada's participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement on Monday, September 24th.
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12 September 2012: Readout of DHS Secretary Napolitano with Public Safety Canada Minister Toews
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano met with Public Safety Canada Minister Vic Toews to discuss progress in implementing the Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness, announced by President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in December 2011.
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10 September 2012: DHS Statement on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Canada
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole, and Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Alan Bersin will be in Montréal on Sept. 12 to meet with international partners to discuss aviation security and efforts to secure the global supply chain.
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