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Panel report out on distilled-spirits dispute

The WTO, on 15 August 2011, issued the report of the panel that had examined complaints by the European Union and the United States regarding “Philippines — Taxes on distilled spirits” (DS396 and DS403).

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Members may be interested in the following, published on 15 August 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments (January 1, 1955, to June 30, 2011)
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In Memoriam

Rolf Welke, a founding member of Welke Customs Brokers Ltd., Toronto, and a past Chairman of the Canadian Importers Association succumbed to complications of Alzheimer’s, on August 13, 2011, surrounded by loving family at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.

CSCB Conference 2011-Hotel Reservation deadline TOMORROW

Four weeks until the CSCB national conference and delegates have been registering at a rapid pace. Don’t miss out on staying in the conference hotel. The room block deadline is TOMORROW and it is almost full.

U.S. exports down 2.3% in June

The following is from the 12 August 2011 edition of the American Shipper. The U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that the country’s exports of goods and services in June slipped 2.3 percent from May to $170.9 billion.

Canada reaches free trade deal with Honduras

The following is excerpted from the 12 August 2011 edition of CBC News. Canada has struck a free trade deal with Honduras. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Friday during a visit to the Central American nation.

CBSA Message: Tariff Notice TN-54

The Canada Border Services Agency wishes to advise that due to a technical error, some dates reflected in the tariff pages found in Tariff Amendment T2011-2 (the PDF and Microsoft Access files) are incorrect; the effective date should be August 15, 2011.

New Markets Now Open for Canadian Producers

The following is excerpted from a 14 August 2011 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. For the First Time Since 2003, An Asian Market Has Opened Its Doors to Canadian Live Breeding Cattle, Sheep and Goats

Canada extends Syria sanctions

The following is excerpted from the 13 August 2011 edition of CBC News. Canada has extended economic sanctions against Syria over a continuing violent crackdown on protests against the regime of President Bashar Assad.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Approved" for the following HS Codes for Guatemala. 08.10.20.4010.01 - Blackberry - cultivated (fresh)