BAC Members:FBC-ABC Advances Industry Priorities in OttawaFBC-ABC, alongside members of the Policy and Advocacy Committee and its Board of Directors, spent a successful week in Ottawa advocating for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry. In more than 30 meetings with MPs, Ministers’ offices, and senior officials, discussions focused on labour and immigration, regulatory challenges, investment […]
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BAC Members:Updates: Canada-U.S. Trade RelationsMost counter-tariffs on U.S. goods were removed on September 1, 2025, except those on steel and aluminum products and automotive.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed to FBC-ABC that special authorization code 25-0466C (relief for goods imported for the manufacturer, processing, or packaging of food and beverage) remains in effect. Food […]
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BAC Members:Most Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods to be Removed on Sept 1, 2025On August 22, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as of September 1, 2025.However, tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles will remain in place as negotiations continue for […]
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Consultations on Bill C-5 : Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act The Government of Canada is carrying out consultations to support the development of regulations under the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act. Bill C-5 was passed into law on June 26, 2025, but will come into force only once the related […]
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BAC Members:Food and Beverage Canada Welcomes Jean-Emmanuel Poitras as Director of Policy and Regulatory AffairsFBC-ABC is pleased to announce the hiring of Jean-Emmanuel Poitras as its new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, effective Monday, July 21, 2025. Jean-Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience in trade, regulatory assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with a career in […]
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BAC Members:FBC-ABC Announces Executive Committee Changes, Concludes Productive Board Meeting, and Releases 2024-2025 Annual ReportFBC-ABC is pleased to announce updates to its Executive Committee following its recent AGM and spring Board meeting. David Anyanwu (Cargill Limited) has been elected as Director at Large for a two-year term. Mike Bannister (Atlantic Poultry Inc.) and Ted Lawson […]
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Working Group UpdatesFood and Beverage Canada’s (FBC-ABC) Working Group on Canada-U.S. Relations has submitted a response to the Department of Finance’s consultations regarding proposed retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The submission includes HS codes for items that FBC-ABC members have requested be excluded from Canada’s counter-tariff measures.In addition, FBC-ABC and […]
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Working Group Updates Food and Beverage Canada’s (FBC-ABC) Working Group on Canada-U.S. Relations met this week to share intelligence and coordinate FBC-ABC’s response to the Department of Finance’s consultations on the $150B retaliatory tariff list, as well as concerns related to the remissions process. FBC-ABC encourages companies […]
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Working Group UpdatesFood and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) held a meeting last week with its Working Group on Canada-U.S. Relations to share insights and finalize two key documents – FBC-ABC’s Position and Key Messages on Canada-U.S. Trade and Key Messages and Recommendations for Breaking Down Internal Trade Barriers to Strengthen Canada’s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry. […]
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Food and Beverage Canada’s Update on Canada-US Relations and Industry ImpactsFood and Beverage Canada’s Working Group on Canada-US Relations has convened twice to date, focusing on intelligence sharing, assessing the impact of potential tariffs on different sectors, and developing recommendations for federal and provincial governments to support industry competitiveness amid evolving trade dynamics with the […]
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