Trade News

Members may be interested in the following orders, amendments, and regulations, published on 5 January 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act, an Order Amending the Canada Turkey Marketing Producers Levy Order. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-01-05/html/sor-dors308-eng… 2. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act, Order Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order.

The following is a 6 January 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canada's dollar firmed against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, picking up steam for a second day as upbeat U.S. private employment data in the last session raised the outlook for the domestic economy. Along with the greenback, the Canadian currency has benefited from greater optimism for the U.S. economic recovery.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced that following a review of its NEXUS services in the Niagara-Fort Erie Region, the Canada-bound Rainbow Bridge NEXUS lane will be closing, effective January 23, 2011. This will enable the CBSA to concentrate on delivering its services to the wide range of other travellers using the Rainbow Bridge. NEXUS members can continue to use the NEXUS-only lanes at the Whirlpool Bridge. The NEXUS-only Whirlpool Bridge is a convenient alternative * Located less than two kilometres from the Rainbow Bridge

The following is from the 5 January 2011 edition of "cbc.ca". Canada's small- and medium-sized businesses in the private sector fared better during the recession than their larger counterparts, according to an RBC Economics report. Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist, RBC, said the findings debunk concerns that small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are generally more impacted by economic downturns.

Certain Metal Bar Grating of Carbon, Alloy or Stainless Steel originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, Statement of Reasons 4214-29 AD/1389 4218-28 CV/126 DECISION

Tax forms for 2010 returns are now available on CRA’s website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu/NEW-e.html

The CSCB Toronto Region is offering a seminar entitled "Trouble Shoot The Blanket Adjustment Process" on January 26, 2011, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The seminar will take place at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 6257 Airport Road in Mississauga. Members with questions about seminar content can email Ken Tracy at [email protected] or call him at 416-593-1380. Questions concerning event registration should be directed to Nathalie Fares at [email protected]

The BCCC PARS-EDI sub-committee, of which the CSCB is a member, has asked if there are additional exceptions to EDI that CBSA should consider. Current exceptions to EDI are listed in D-Memorandum 17-1-4, and are reproduced below. Certain exceptions to the requirement of transmitting RMD documentation using EDI apply. The exceptions are as follows: (a) goods are subject to the requirements of another government department or agency and there is no EDI link between the CBSA and the OGD or agency to satisfy the requirement;

Members may be interested in the following, published on January 1, 2011, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. List of Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2011/2011-01-01/html/commis-eng.html#… 2. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, commencement of inquiry regarding steel grating.

Dumping file #: 4214-16 Dumping case #: AD/1373 Subsidy file #: 4218-24 Subsidy case #: cv/123 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today revised the schedule concerning its re-investigation, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.

The following is from the 4 January 2011 edition of "cbc.ca". The Canadian dollar kicked off the new year above parity with the U.S. dollar as oil prices hit a two-year high. The loonie gained 0.13 cents to 100.67 cents US. Recent strength in the Canadian dollar has been fuelled by higher crude prices. The February crude contract was unchanged at $91.54 US a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

The following is from the 29 December 2010 edition of the "American Shipper". U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Jan. 3 will begin to require all export certifications for Australian beef imports to be filtered through its Electronic Certification System. CBP said the change to eCERT, which replaces the paper-based filing method, is being made at the request of Australia's Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries and with the U.S. government’s approval.

Members may be interested in the following, published on December 25, 2010, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Significant New Activity Notice No. 16138. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2010/2010-12-25/html/notice-avis-eng… 2. Under the Canadian Environment Protection Act, Significant New Activity Notice No. 16150.

CN 10-026: Application Forms to Transact Non-bonded Highway Carrier Operations and Non-bonded Freight Forwarder Code

The following is a 29 December 2010 news release by CBSA. Pierre Sabourin, Vice-President of Operations of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), today provided the following statement regarding incorrect media reports concerning CBSA's role in joint operations with law enforcement partners. The CBSA is NOT ceasing all Joint Forces Operations. The CBSA values its strong relationships within the law enforcement community and actively participates in 30 Joint Forces Operations partnerships with Canadian and American police agencies. This will continue.

The following is a 29 December 2010 news release by Department of Finance. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that the automobile expense deduction limits and the prescribed rates for the automobile operating expense benefit will remain unchanged for 2011. The Government reviews these rates and limits annually. Specifically:

The following is from the 29 December 2010 edition of "cbc.ca". Ontario's manufacturing sector is starting to slowly recover from the effects of the worldwide recession, according to a report released Wednesday. "In short, 2010 was a much better year for Ontario manufacturing than the preceding years were," according to the report by the Ontario Manufacturing Council, a government advisory group comprised of business and labour leaders.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI10-116- Update) The problem with the Customs Internet Gateway is now RESOLVED.

The following is from the 23 December 2010 edition of "cbc.ca". Canada's real gross domestic product increased 0.2 per cent in October, Statistics Canada said Thursday. That's a reversal from the 0.1 per cent decline in the value of goods and services produced in September. The increase was less than some economists were predicting.