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Economy to grow 3.2% in 2011: RBC

The following is from the 11 March 2011 edition of "cbc.ca". The Royal Bank of Canada says the economy will grow by 3.2 per cent this year, assuming American rising demand for consumer goods and autos.

Mexico to start trusted shipper program

The following is Eric Kulisch’s column from the 10 March 2011 edition of the “American Shipper”. Mexico plans to launch a trial version of the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism in the first half of this year, according a fact sheet provided by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT).

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 12 was published to add new OGD extensions. 12.09.99.0076.33 - Altenanthera sessilis - Seed (Sessile joyweed) 12.09.99.0076.34 - Bothriochloa ischaemum - Seed (Yellow blue stem)

Dollar falls, bonds rise after job gains slow

The following is a 11 March 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canada's dollar slipped to a its lowest since February 28 against the U.S. dollar, while bonds added to gains on Friday morning after data showed domestic job creation slowed more than expected in February from January.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 03 was published to i) modify the import conditions for Japan, Republic of Korea, Europe, New Zealand and the United States, and ii) change the release recommendation to "Refuse Entry" for all other countries for the following HS Codes. 03.07.10.8935.01 - Oysters - Live 03.07.10.8935.09 - Oysters - Frozen meat, raw 03.07.21.8940.01 - Scallops - Live 03.07.21.8940.03 - Scallops - Meat, roe on, fresh or chilled 03.07.29.8945.11 - Scallops - Meat, roe on, frozen 03.07.31.8950.01 - Mussels - Live

Canada job growth slips into lower gear in February

The following is excerpted from a 11 March 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canada's economy delivered lackluster job growth in February after robust gains in January, disappointing markets and giving the Bank of Canada plenty of wiggle room before hiking interest rates again.

Rethinking trade with Panama

The following is excerpted from the 11 March 2011 edition of "globeandmail.com". It’s been a year and a half since Canada and Panama signed a free-trade agreement that creates important opportunities for Canadian producers. Parliament should ratify it.
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Red Tape Reduction Commission – Request for Input

The CSCB is looking for member comments that can be integrated into a submission to the federal government’s Red Tape Reduction Commission. In our submission, we will be commenting specifically on issues relating to the administration of OGD requirements at the border as well as issues relating to customs broker licensing.

Canadian international merchandise trade

The following is excerpted from a 10 March 2011 news release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise imports rose 5.3% to $37.4 billion in January, led by a 16.6% increase in volumes of automotive products. Overall, import volumes rose 5.5% while prices declined 0.2%. Import volumes have been trending upward since March 2009...
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BCCC February 2011 Meeting Presentations

Members are advised that the presentations from the February 2011 BCCC meeting, and a CSCB summary of that meeting, are now available. The presentations and the summary can be found on the Advocacy section of the CSCB website; login is required. Meeting minutes will be posted when available.

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 7, 2011

Chapter 12 was published to remove the miscellaneous codes: Other than small "lots" and Small "lots" for the end use "other end uses" for the following HS code 12.09.99.0076.02 - Cannabis sativa (Hemp), grain or non viable seed. (Cannabis sativa)

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 4th, 2011

a) Chapter 16 was published to add the import conditions for the following OGD extensions which were inadvertently removed. 16.04.20.9224.00 - Catfish, marine