Steve Ness

Steve Ness serves as the president and chief operating officer of the Surety Association of Canada, where he advocates for the interests of the surety industry. His leadership focuses on addressing the challenges posed by new regulations affecting importers and ensuring that the industry is prepared for the upcoming changes related to the CARM system. Recently, he expressed concerns about the unknown number of importers who may be unprepared for the compliance deadline, which could lead to significant disruptions at the border.