Industry Take Articles

Importing a car from Canada into the United States can be a little like walking through a maze, it’s easy to lose your way, make a wrong turn and meet a roadblock. A maze is much easier to navigate when aided by an accurate overview. Fortunately for importers, that’s where your qualified customs broker comes …

The Government of Canada announced on October 11, 2018 that they will be taking new steps to try to protect Canada’s steel industry. While this will primarily affect our clients who deal with imported steel, this may also impact any company in Canada that purchases or deals with any steel products. These new measures have the …

Lumber is an essential trade commodity, both now and historically, in Canada. In the 19th Century, lumber accounted for a significant portion of Canadian trade. There was a huge demand for lumber in Europe at the time and Canada was ready to fill that need, bringing immigration, investment, and economic development into Canada (Wynn, 2013). The …

Recent reports indicate Canada’s construction industry may experience a period of levelling off over the next decade; however there are some significant exceptions. In BC, for instance, construction rates continue to rise. Over the past five years, the value of proposed construction projects has risen from $164 Billion to $325 Billion, an increase of 98% …

OTTAWA (Reuters) – The United States and Canada faced off on Tuesday in a renewed battle over softwood lumber that threatened to spill over into multiple other sectors, though President Donald Trump said he did not fear a trade war. Canada vowed to resist Washington’s move on Monday to impose tariffs on lumber that mostly …