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The following is from the 7 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. The 4-year-old British Columbia port was 2011’s fastest-growing North American container hub Prince Rupert, British Columbia, was the fastest-growing container port in North America in 2011, ramping up its export strategy and spiking 59.1 percent export growth year-over-year. Overall trade at the port grew 30 percent from 2010.

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-05-31 AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act Public Hearing 2012-06-07 AP-2011-049 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing Postponed AP-2011-003, AP-2011-016 and AP-2011-025 Abricot International Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

Members may be interested in the following, published on 5 May 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Special Import Measures Act, Canada Border Services Agency. Goods: Certain liquid dielectric transformers having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60 000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete, originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. CITT will conduct a preliminary inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry.

Attending a CSCB Regional Conference provides you with an opportunity to obtain 10 CCS points for 2012. This year’s dynamic business programs in the regions are guaranteed to make you think, by offering insight and information of lasting value. If you want to better understand the critical elements in making borders work, you won’t want to miss this unique educational and networking opportunity. Speakers from across the country will provide updates on issues that matter. Register now at www.cscb.ca!

The following is excerpted from a 6 May 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), today highlighted Canada’s strong fiscal management and the need for decisive leadership in addressing the ongoing sovereign debt pressures in Europe.

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. _________________________________________________

Brokers are advised that the correction period for APRIL 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends May 9, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit corrections for the month of APRIL before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year. _________________________________________________

a) Chapter 01 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 01.06.90.2113.91 - Bradyrrhoa gilveolella (Treitschke) (LEPIDOPTERA: Pyralidae) 01.06.90.2113.92 - Cecidophyes rouhollahi Craemer (ACARI: Eriophyidae) This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes 01.06.90.2113.84 - Jaapiella ivannikovi (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) 01.06.90.2113.85 - Aulacidea subterminalis (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) 01.06.90.2113.86 - Aulacidea acroptilonica (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae)

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-041) Saturday, May 5th, 2012 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, May 6th, 2012 Full EDI Outage:

Chapter 01 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS Codes from the United States. 01.01.21 - Horses: Pure-bred breeding animals 01.01.29 - Horses: Other 01.01.30 - Asses 01.01.90 - Other This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes from the United States. 01.06.19.2082.12 - Grevy's zebras 01.06.19.2082.13 - Damara zebras Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, April 19, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 2, 2012, pursuant to subsection 61(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated June 14, 2011, with respect to requests for re-determination pursuant to section 59 of the Special Import Measures Act. BETWEEN ALUMINART PRODUCTS LIMITED Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from the 2 May 2012 edition of Embassy Magazine. The Harper government's plan to permanently legalize the ability of certain American agents to cross the border and enforce Canadian law in shared waterways will include aerial police surveillance over land, raising several questions over national jurisdiction and police accountability in the minds of opposition and academic observers.

The following is excerpted from a 2 May 2012 press release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canadian farmers will benefit from stronger agriculture partnerships with Israel, following Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz's first trade mission to Israel. "The Harper Government is working to increase market opportunities for our hard-working producers and processors," said Minister Ritz. "We continue to explore every opportunity to help farmers boost their bottom line, grow the agriculture industry, and strengthen the long-term prosperity of the Canadian economy."

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA web site: List of Exporters of Live Lobster and Lobster Tomalley Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j… _________________________________________________

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA web site: Enhanced Inspection List http://inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/import/pol/eilliae.shtml _________________________________________________

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: B229, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire Regional Value Content - Transaction Value Method http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b229-eng.pdf

The following is excerpted from a 2 May 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Canada has one kind of trading relationship with the United States and a different one with the rest of its trade partners, concludes a new Conference Board of Canada report that measures Canada’s trade by the value added at each stage of the production process.

EICS Bulletin - Maintenance Interruption at 04:00ET Sunday May 6, 2012 (both Web and EDI) DFAIT is scheduling system maintenance to the EICS system between 04:00 ET and 12:00 ET Sunday, May 6, 2012. The system will be unavailable during this period, and any active sessions will be terminated. Questions or problems can be directed to the following EICS help desk email: [email protected] _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 3 May 2012 press release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, met today with Mr. Feng Zhenglin, China’s Vice-Minister of Transport, at the International Transport Forum’s 2012 summit. “I am very pleased with the outcomes of our discussions today and look forward to continuing to build on an already excellent working relationship with China,” said Minister Lebel. This release is available in its entirety at: