Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded a highly successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, where he took part in discussions about important developments in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Export Development Canada. Quebec’s international exports are forecast to grow by another 7 per cent in 2012 after an estimated 4 per cent gain in 2011, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC). “The Canadian trend of diversifying into emerging markets is evident in Quebec with China expected to replace the U.K. this year as the province’s number two export destination behind the U.S.,” said Peter Hall., Chief Economist at EDC...

The following changes have been made to accurately reflect the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Customs Tariff and the Customs Act: New terminology is used to reflect changes in organizational structure of the CBSA. A legislative reference section has been updated to show the relevant sections of the Customs Tariff and the Customs Act. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 14 November 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Export and Import Permits Act, SOR/2011-242 November 7, 2011, Order Amending the Allocation Method Order (Beef and Veal). http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-11-23/html/sor-dors242-eng… __________________________________________________

Decision and reasons issued Monday, November 21, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on September 30, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated December 9 and 12, 2010, with respect to a request for re-determination under subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN OUTDOOR GEAR CANADA Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

Members are advised that the following policies on animal health have been amended: Export Program - Veterinary Health Certificates - Pets http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/exporte.shtml#p… NEW - Export of Dogs and Cats to the Republic of Korea http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/petcom/koreae.s…

PURPOSE OF NOTICE The purpose of this notice is to inform importers of the new Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) policy requirements, and identify changes that will be made to affected import permits. INTRODUCTION On December 22nd, 2011, a new CFIA policy directive will enter into force that will affect 90 different genera of plants entering Canada from 41 countries; including China, the European Union and areas of the United States.

Members may be interested in the 2010–11 Departmental Performance Reports (DPR), now posted on Treasury Board’s website.

Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for DECEMBER 2011 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual DECEMBER allocation. __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 release by Statistics Canada. Retail sales rose 1.0% to $38.2 billion in September, reflecting growth at most store types. This marks the fifth increase in six months and was the largest advance since November 2010. In volume terms, sales rose 0.6%... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/111122/dq111122a-eng.htm

The following is excerpted from a 21 November 2011 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. Black Friday, November 25 this year, kick-starts the holiday shopping season, bringing with it an expected increase in traveller volumes as Canadians cross the border in search of deals. If you cross the border, plan your travels with the following tips:... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 21 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement announcing additional sanctions against Iran: “Canada is deeply disturbed by the information contained in the most recent International Atomic Energy Agency report on the state of Iran’s nuclear program. It is yet more proof that the current regime in Tehran poses the most significant threats to global peace and security today...

The following is excerpted from a 21 November 2011 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canadian hemp producers will benefit from a boost to their marketing brand abroad thanks to the support of the Government of Canada. The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of more than $55,000 to the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) as it kicks off its national convention in Winnipeg...

The following is from the 21 November 2011 edition of American Shipper. While a World Trade Organization panel on Friday affirmed the right of the United States to require origin labeling for meat products, it challenged certain aspects of the regulation.

Members may be interested in the following reports from the Privy Council Office. Departmental Performance Report 2010-2011 http://www.pco-bcp.gc.ca/index.asp?lang=eng&page=wp-pa&doc=dpr-rmr-eng… Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) - Privy Council Office

The following is excerpted from the 21 November 2011 edition of The Globe and Mail. The Canadian dollar was trading at a six-week low at midday Monday. The loonie was off 1.05 of a cent at 96.30 cents (U.S.) as commodity prices tumbled along with global markets. It earlier fell to 96.02, the lowest it has been since Oct. 6... This article is available in its entirety at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 17 November 2011: CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL 2010-2011 DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORT The report is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/publicat/p_rep2l_e.asp __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 17 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada is introducing changes to Canada’s pension landscape that will make saving for retirement easier for millions of Canadians.