As one of the most complex imports into Canada, fresh fruit, vegetable, plant, and flower import regulations can change daily. It’s hard to keep track of what the latest rule is with romaine lettuce, organic produce, or the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). Additionally, how are these delicate commodities transported? Join us for this webinar dedicated to getting your perishables into Canada and learn from our experts what the best practices are to mitigate delays during delivery.

  • Live Webinar

  • 2023 Date TBA

  • Online From Any Computer/Mobile Device

  • Free

Who Should Attend?

The material in this course is relevant to ...

Anyone currently importing or interested in exporting perishable commodities to Canada. If you are a US grower, supplier, or distributor wanting to export to Canada or are a Canadian buyer of US-grown goods wanting to import into Canada, or needing study material for your professional designation then this is for you!
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Are You A Professional Designate?

Whether you’re a CCS, CES, CTCS, MCS, MES, a legal, accounting, trade or logistics professional we’ve got your study material here.

Topics Include

By taking this course you will walk away with a better understanding of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Safe Food For Canadians Regulations, companies to which it applies, licensing requirements, and how to apply.

  • The Non-Resident Importer Program

  • CFIA, Health Canada And Other PGA Requirements

  • Safe Food Food Canadians License Requirements

  • Obtaining A DRC number

  • Special Requirements Surrounding Produce

  • Special Import Measures Act (SIMA)

  • Logistics Best Practices

Speakers

  • Gloria Terhaar

    Canadian Regulatory Analyst

    Gloria Terhaar

    Gloria Terhaar, CCS (CA/US), CTCS, LCB Trade Compliance Supervisor | Regulatory Analyst Gloria Terhaar began her customs brokerage career in 2002 and soon after joined PCB Global Trade Management. Since her start date in 2007, Gloria Terhaar has forged an impeccable reputation working progressively from an operations role to her current responsibilities as Trade Compliance Supervisor and a Regulatory Analyst. In these roles her in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to imports into Canada ensures that our company’s practices are developed and updated to operate within government regulations. She is a dependable, approachable problem-solver and critical thinker with the resilience to tackle and handle many job responsibilities in an agile manner. Gloria enjoys educating others about Importing and has spoken at talks for MNP, the Surrey Board of Trade, TFO Canada, the BC Produce Marketing Association and various importers. She also represents PCB on the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Government Issue Management Committee and participates in annual advocacy events, where she advocates to Government officials for the Canadian produce industry. Recently, she was also accepted to participate on the CSCB task force related to the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) initiative. Gloria's passion for customs brokerage is shown in her commitment to educating trade chain partners about the industry and keeping abreast of the ever changing landscape of Acts, Regulations and policies that affect trade.
  • Stefanie Tokarchuk

    Marketing Coordinator

    Stefanie Tokarchuk

    Green to the international trade industry, Stefanie is the newest member of the Marketing team at PCB Customs Brokers. A Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni with a bachelors in Graphic Design for Marketing, Stefanie is a born creative, up for any challenge, and learning about trade right along side you.