Simply Trade [Canada]: CARMageddon? Canada's Trade Advocates Call for Collaboration

Potential Supply Chain Disruptions Under Canada's New Import Rules One truck carrying 30,000 parcels arrives at the Canadian border under new import regulations - but only 30% can pass through freely while the other 70% faces delays due to lack of compliance. This episode of the Simply Trade podcast examines Canada's CARM modernization project through discussions with trade experts Kim Campbell and Alan Dewar. CARM aims to digitize import processes but its new rules and requirements could impact supply chains. Main Topics: - Potential delays at the Canadian border as a high number of importers may not meet new registration, portal access, and financial security rules. This could back up supply chains. - Challenges individual "occasional" importers face in navigating CARM's complex compliance system, which was designed for large businesses. - Mandating aspects like requiring all importers use the portal and post financial security leaves no flexibility, according to advocates. - CARM takes a "one-size-fits-all" approach but international trade involves different scenarios that need accommodation. - Third party oversight is needed to address reported problems between CARM's developers and Canadian customs officials. This episode provides important insights into how Canada's new import regulations may impact businesses, as well as advocacy efforts underway to address CARM project issues. International traders should stay updated on regulatory changes that could disrupt supply chains. Enjoy the show! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/  Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/   Show references: Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  Kim Campbell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-campbell-a9693b2/  Alan Dewar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-dewar-we-free-trade/  mkmarin - http://mkmarin.com/ GHY International - https://www.ghy.com/  Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.