Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2011 news release by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, and the Honourable Francisco Domínguez Brito, Dominican Republic’s Minister of Labour, today announced the successful conclusion of labour cooperation negotiations between the two countries... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance today released for public comment a package of draft legislative proposals relating to a number of technical changes to the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax Amendments Act, 2000, the Income Tax Regulations, and the Excise Tax Act... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-108-eng.asp

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2011 news release by Export Development Canada. Beneath the current chaos, the global economy is righting itself for a resumption of growth in the latter half of 2012 while Canadian exports continue to grow, according to the Fall 2011 Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC). “Performance since mid-2010 has been flat, perplexing markets, businesses and consumers alike, none of whom react particularly well to mediocre conditions,” said Peter Hall, EDC’s Chief Economist...

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 11-021, Advance Commercial Information: Transmission of the Estimated Date and Time of Loading – Marine Mode This notice clarifies Customs Notice 11-019. http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn11-021-eng.html __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from the 31 October 2011 edition of CBC News. The International Monetary Fund says the prospects for Canada's economy are "broadly favourable," but warned of risks to that forecast. The international body said Monday that after a strong initial jump out of the recession in early 2009, growth in Canada's economy has moderated. Echoing the refrain of policy makers in Ottawa, the IMF said Canada is faring comparatively well to its global peers... This article is available in its entirety at:

We have been asked by the CSCB BC region to circulate a message from CBSA regarding an upcoming Pacific Commercial Committee (PCC) meeting. This information is reprinted below. CBSA Members in that region are asked to provide regional issues for discussion at the November 24th meeting to Wyatt Holyk at [email protected]. Dear Stakeholder,

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2011 news release by Transport Canada. Consultations on the requirements for the new bridge over the St. Lawrence have formally begun. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today met with economic and business leaders in the Montreal region to hear their views... This release is available in its entirety at:

Designated Border Ports of Entry for Feeder and Slaughter Horses Entering Canada from the United States The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new measures to verify that horses are being humanely transported in accordance with the Health of Animals Regulations. Effective January 1, 2012, all shipments of feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada from the United States by ground transportation will be required to proceed through designated ports of entry. Shipments will only be accepted during the CFIA’s regular hours of operation.

Chapter 2 was published to streamline the import conditions for human consumption for the following HS code. 02.08.90.8021 - Frogs' legs This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 02.08.50.8013.02 - Turtles - freshwater 02.10.93.8016.02 - Turtles - freshwater Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre. __________________________________________________

The deadline for submission of applications for this year’s online CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) Course has been extended until November 15, 2011. The application, course policy and course description are available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/CCS_Course __________________________________________________

Chapter 03 was published to update the end use numbering sequence of two new end uses for Aquatic Animal import requirements and Fish Inspection Program requirements. End uses affected: #04 - Further processing for human consumption (was #113) #14 - Food service (was #112) This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 03.01 - Live fish 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2011-11-15 AP-2011-009 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-17 AP-2011-010 AP-2011-019 Commonwealth Wholesale Corp. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-22 AP-2011-011 Bauer Hockey Corporation Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-24 AP-2011-013 KSB Pumps Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-12-01 AP-2010-033

The following article is from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce. In August, the Canada Border Services Agency issued a notice on the enforcement of cabotage laws restricting the movement of domestic goods by foreign-based commercial transportation businesses. If officials haven’t strictly enforced the laws in the past, this may be changing.

The following article is from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce. A little-known provision in recently signed agreements raises the Merchandise Processing Fee and blindsides importers The devil, as the saying goes, is in the details. That’s the lesson emerging for U.S. importers, many of which applauded this month’s signing of market-opening free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, who are criticizing a provision in the legislation that raises the Merchandise Processing Fee nearly 65 percent.

The following is excerpted from a 28 October 2011 release by the International Chamber of Commerce. Trade and the big shifts taking place in the economic development model, currencies, financial markets and institutions were the focus of the ICC Trade Finance Summit today in Beijing... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.iccwbo.org/policy/banking/index.html?id=46355 __________________________________________________

The following is a 26 October 2011 release by CBP.

The following is excerpted from a 27 October 2011 news release by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection published on Oct. 25 a final rule in the Federal Register amending the agency’s regulations to add provisions for the use of statistical sampling and offsetting overpayments and underpayments of duty, fees and taxes under certain conditions. It also allows importers to use the same techniques in their internal company customs-related operations... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. Beyond the Border, a bilateral trade initiative launched with a splash last winter by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is purported to be a thorough sprucing-up of the continental relationship. Good idea, long overdue. But where is it?... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 29 October 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. The Three Amigos meet again. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a North American leaders' summit in Honolulu on Nov. 13... This article is available in its entirety at: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Three+amigos+plan+November+summit+t…

The following is excerpted from a 28 October 2011 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today met with the Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council. At the meeting, the Minister and the council discussed collaboration and the implementation of the Atlantic Gateway Strategy that was announced in March 2011, as well as issues affecting the global competitiveness of the Atlantic Gateway... This release is available in its entirety at: