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The CSCB Toronto Region would like to invite members to attend a general meeting on Thursday January 26th, 2012 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Four Points By Sheraton, Mississauga, Ontario. Topics will include: CARM, PIP, Perimeter Security.(Speakers to be announced) Further information about registration will be available shortly. __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from the 9 December 2011 edition of the Financial Post. From changing the name of a flat-iron steak to cutting down paperwork to harmonizing running-light luminosity, the new Canadian-U.S. border initiative announced this week should make thousands of Canadian companies more efficient. Dubbed Beyond the Border, if it comes to fruition, the deal should eliminate redundancies and trade-clogging securities measures that have been put in place since 9/11. Here's who stands to benefit the most:...

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The following is from the 9 December 2011 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics. The new Canada-US border deal will help increase the efficiency of cross border trade, according to the Halifax Gateway Council.

The following is excerpted from a 9 December 2011 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today welcomed news that Japan is taking steps that could lead to improved access for beef imports from several countries, including Canada. Japan will review its domestic and import regulations for beef which may lead to expanded access for Canadian beef. Japan will hold public hearings and a risk assessment will be conducted by Japan's Food Safety Commission on each country... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 12 December 2011 news release by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. On December 9, 2011, the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, tabled the Inventory of Government of Canada Organizations 2011 and the Annual Report to Parliament on the Tabling of Crown Corporations' Reports 2011 in the House of Commons... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is a 9 December 2011 news release by Transport Canada. Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, met with the United States (U.S.) Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Ray LaHood, and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Ms. Janet Napolitano, in Washington, D.C., to discuss transportation initiatives and security measures that support job creation and economic growth in both countries.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 10 December 2011 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Department of the Environment and the Department of Health. Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for the substance — Aniline, CAS RN62-53-3 (see footnote 1) —specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

The Moore-McLean Insurance Group is the trade partner to CSCB members. We have designed a variety of products and services to assist members in managing their business risk, and are able to provide:

The following is from the 8 December 2011 edition of American Shipper. U.S. Customs is on track to begin receiving simplified entries by the end of January from nine brokerage firms participating in a new pilot program to streamline the types of documentation required to import merchandise, Steve Hilsen, director of trade policy and agreements, said Monday.

The following is excerpted from a 9 December 2011 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports declined 3.0% and imports rose 1.9% in October. Consequently, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $1.0 billion in September to a deficit of $885 million in October... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/111209/dq111209a-eng.htm

E667, Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report - General has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e667.pdf __________________________________________________

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, December 7, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 6, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated March 21, 2011, with respect to a request for review of an advance ruling pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE BRASS INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

Please be advised that the Application for Permit to Import Aquatic Animals and/or their Offal is now available: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/for/mpppe.shtml __________________________________________________