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The DRC welcomes sixteen new members in October 2023!

Romaine Lettuce from the United States

The DRC welcomes ten new members in September 2023!


How to Keep Your Membership in Good Standing


Disposing of a Shipment with No Commercial Value




DRC Welcomes 14 New Members in August 2023!


A little Due Diligence and Helpful Tips from The DRC


Top 10 Inquiries You Need to Know




Membership Updates for July 31st, 2023


Incoterms® in Maritime Transportation Transactions and the DRC


Changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables











Membership Updates for June 30th, 2023


What Triggers the Fruit & Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation’s (DRC’s) Bonding Policy?


Canada’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grade Standards – Beyond the Obvious.











Membership Updates for May 15, 2023


AUTOMATED IMPORT REFERENCE SYSTEM














ARBITRATION DECISION BRIEF: Whether the Respondent’s return is reasonable.











Membership Updates for April 15, 2023














ARBITRATION DECISION BRIEF:
In-House Inspections and temperature control issues during transit.











Membership Updates for March 15, 2023














Fruit and Vegetable Grade Standards














Customs Brokers’ peace of mind














Private Inspections and DRC Members obligations











Membership Updates for February 15, 2023














Implications of not honouring an arbitration award


ASSIST Moves to CFIA Shipment Tracker for Food, Plant and Animal











Membership Updates for January 15, 2023


Addition of “Commercial Unit” definition to Trading Standards


Membership Renewal 2023














Happy Holidays & DRC Holiday Hours











Membership Updates for November 15, 2022














Broker Payment: Who pays who?











Membership Updates for October 15, 2022














Meeting of the minds and burden of proof


Meet us at Fruit Attraction and The Global Produce & Floral Show!














A PACA-like Trust for Canada; Bill C-280 – the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act














Is it possible for a receiver/buyer to reject a portion of a distressed shipment?











Membership Updates for September 15, 2022


Conditions for Maintaining DRC Membership











Membership Updates for August 15, 2022














DRC Help Desk: your go to resource














An inspection is requested in a timely manner, but not performed in a timely manner

