Trade News

The following is from the 14 November 2011 edition of American Shipper. (Readers respond to “Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention,” AS Daily, Sept. 22.) From Richard Collins, principal, Dracmarine Ltd. LLC, Bowling Green, Ky. Expenses, damages or delays caused by U.S. Customs at ports of entry should be covered by Customs.

The following is excerpted from the 15 November 2011 edition of CBC News. The Harper government's sudden desire to be part of a potentially sweeping new free-trade deal with Asia-Pacific countries and the U.S. could have far-reaching consequences for ordinary Canadians, possibly affecting everything from milk prices and cellphone rates to foreign takeovers and internet regulation... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 16 November 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. It was in late March of 2003, weeks after the U.S. military invaded Iraq, that then-U.S. ambassador Paul Cellucci delivered the bombshell: "There may be short-term strains here," he told an aghast bluechip Canadian business audience. "You'll have to wait and see."

The following is excerpted from a 16 November 2011 news release by Export Development Canada. Alberta’s international exports are forecast to grow by another 2 per cent in 2012 following 2011’s estimated 18 per cent surge, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC).

The following is excerpted from the 11 November 2011 edition of the Ottawa Citizen. Planning on taking a trip south this winter? Passport. Check. Sunscreen. Check. Tacky Hawaiian shirt. Check. Individual Rights. Check? If you are like most people, you may not know what rights you have as a traveller, either as a foreign or Canadian citizen, at the Canadian border. For example, did you know that, of all the upcoming situations that will be canvassed in this column, the time you will find yourself with the most limited legal rights is at the border?...

The following is excerpted from the 15 November 2011 edition of Reuters Canada. Supporters of the Canadian Wheat Board took their protest to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, in a last-ditch effort to sway legislators to keep the world's last major agricultural monopoly. Several Wheat Board directors, as well as a few Prairie grain farmers, urged the Conservative government to drop plans to end the CWB's marketing monopoly on Western Canadian wheat and barley destined for milling or export... This article is available in its entirety at:

The Conference Board of Canada released the following report in November 2011: Canada’s Lagging Productivity: What If We Had Matched the U.S. Performance? The report is available for download here: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.aspx?did=4486 __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The following is excerpted from a 16 November 2011 news release by Export Development Canada. British Columbia’s exports are forecast to grow 13 per cent in 2012, the highest rate of growth among all provinces, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC).

The following is excerpted from a 16 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, met with high-level officials and business leaders in Tokyo to improve trade and business relations between Canada and Japan, helping to create new jobs and economic growth for Canadians... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-118-eng.asp __________________________________________________

CBSA has advised the CSCB that the Customs Tariff Concordance Tables (2011 to 2012 and 2012 to 2011 10-Digit) are now available on their website at this URL: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2011/menu-eng.ht…

The deadline for submission of applications for this year’s online CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course has been extended until December 19, 2011. The application, course policy and course description are available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/CCS_Course __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2011 release by Statistics Canada. Manufacturing sales rose 2.6% to $49.2 billion in September, the third consecutive monthly increase. The gain in September largely reflected higher sales in the petroleum and coal products and transportation equipment industries. Constant dollar manufacturing sales were up 1.8%, the third monthly gain. Higher sales were reported in 10 of 21 industries, representing 60.5% of total manufacturing. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 14 November 2011 edition of CBC News. Our prime minister says he's signing us up for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, and it comes as no surprise — given Stephen Harper's Alberta roots — that our ability "to access Asian markets for our energy products" is at the top of his list of priorities... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 14 November 2011 edition of CBC News. Opposition critics accused the government Monday of selling out Canada's supply-managed agricultural sectors in its desire to pursue an emerging Asia-Pacific free-trade agreement.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 14 November 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments (January 1, 1955, to September 30, 2011) http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-09-30-c3/html/index-eng.html __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-069).

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2011 press release by the World Customs Organization. The World Customs Organization (WCO) welcomes the outcomes of the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Meeting and Ministerial Meeting that took place last week in Honolulu, Hawaii in the United States.

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, met with senior Chinese officials and business leaders today in Beijing in an effort to strengthen the trading and economic ties between Canada and China, as part of the Government of Canada’s continuing commitment to create jobs and growth... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-117-eng.asp

The following is excerpted from a 13 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, signed an agreement with Mexico that will help Canadian producers of smart phones and other telecommunications products reach Mexican consumers faster and with less expense, by eliminating the need for retesting in Mexico.