Trade barriers in Canada

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Title Sector Location
Certification requirements affect UK car exports to Canada Automotive Canada
Delays at the Port of Montreal affecting UK exports to Canada Construction, Food and drink, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Canada
UK defence exporters limited by the Canadian Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy Defence Canada
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products Energy, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering Canada
Accountants cannot use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in Canada without membership of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Financial and professional services Canada
High regulatory burden on UK insurance firms operating in Canada Financial and professional services Canada
UK reinsurance firms deterred by high collateral requirements in Canada Financial and professional services Canada
Mutual recognition of professional qualifications offers easier access for British and Canadian architects to practice in both countries Financial and professional services, Railways, Healthcare services, Advanced engineering, Maritime, Medical devices and equipment, Aerospace, Airports, Construction Canada
Ban on selling spirits (alcoholic drinks) in take-out and delivery orders in Quebec affecting exporters/investors Food and drink Canada
Packaging and labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to Canada Food and drink Canada
Vodka Classification restricted certain beverage alcohol products to be labelled as Vodka in Canada Food and drink Canada
Lengthy process to approve medicines and medical devices in Canada Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Medical devices and equipment Canada

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