Trade News

Form E369, Application to Transact Non-bonded Carrier Operations at Point of Arrival in Canada has been updated and posted on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e369.pdf

Dumping File #: 4214-8 Dumping Case #: AD/1262 Subsidy File #: 4218-12 Subsidy Case #: CV/94 Ottawa, September 30, 2010

Please be advised that the registration type that was published 30 September 2010 is as follows: #687 - Certificate of Analysis for salmonella and enterobacteriaceae = C (confirmation) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Chapter 16 was published to add a new OGD extension. 16.04.20.9251.00 - Sailfish 16.04.20.9251.01 - Sailfish - Cooked, canned 16.04.20.9251.02 - Sailfish - Cooked, frozen 16.04.20.9251.99 - Sailfish - Cooked, other This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 16.04.20 - Other prepared or preserved fish 16.04.30 - Caviar and caviar substitutes Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The Toronto Region invites you to an E-Manifest - Are You Ready presentation on Thursday, 18 November 2010. The following are the presentation details: Topic: E-Manifest - Are You Ready Speakers: Oryst Dydynsky, DAP International Trade/Descartes Systems Group Michelle McCrum, eManifest Coordinator, CBSA, GTA Region Ruth Snowden, Executive Director, CIFFA Larry Hahn, Livingston International Inc., CSCB eManifest Desig Date: 18 November 2010 Registration: 5:00 Business Reports: 5:30

a) Chapter 08 was published to add the conditions for "container weighing less than 200 kg" for the following HS Code for the Continental United States. 08.08.20.4003.99 - Other pear species (fresh) b) Chapter 23 was published to add new OGD extensions. 23.09.10.1569.03 - Containing ingredients of bovine origin not highly processed 23.09.10.1569.04 - Containing ingredients of animal origin not highly processed other than ingredients of bovine origin. 23.09.10.1574 - Raw diets (BARF), frozen or refrigerated.

Minister of Transport confirms Canada's commitment to international aviation safety, security, sustainability The following is a 28 September 2010 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today addressed Canada’s international aviation partners at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) 37th General Assembly. Officials from approximately 190 member countries were in attendance.

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today tabled in the House of Commons a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to implement key tax relief measures from Budget 2010. “Reducing the tax burden on Canadian families and businesses through a more efficient and fairer tax system helps support Canada’s economic recovery,” said Minister Flaherty. “These measures will help our recovery and create jobs.” The Notice of Ways and Means Motion includes tax measures to:

Members may be interested in the following order published on September 29 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Order 2010-87-09-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List Canadian Environmental Protection Act http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-09-29/html/index-eng.html

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, September 23, 2010 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on July 27, 2010, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated June 8, 2009, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN A.M.A. PLASTICS LTD. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

The following is excerpted from the 27 September 2010 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today congratulated Prince Edward Island’s entrepreneurs for looking beyond Canada’s borders. The Minister was addressing the annual Diplomatic Forum being held in Charlottetown.

The CSCB Toronto Regional Council is looking for members who would like to become actively involved in our local CSCB region. We have a thriving council that provides value to our local membership through education and general meetings, and subcommittees that meet regularly with local and regional CBSA executive. As a council, we meet once monthly in addition to the open education and general meetings. As a result of their activities, our council members also compile issues and comments to submit to the National Office and the NCOI.

The following is excerpted from the 24 September 2010 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced public release of the results of a joint study on the benefits of free trade between Canada and India. The Minister made the announcement in Ottawa together with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma, following the First Annual Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment...

Through the Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has committed funds to over 23,000 projects across Canada to stimulate the economy and put Canadians back to work. The announcement was made by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, together with the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, upon release of the 6th report to Canadians on the implementation of the Economic Action Plan.

The Commercial Driver Registration Program Participant's Guide has been revised and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5018-eng.html

The following directives have been revised: This list server provides notification that Appendix 1 "Summary of Plant Health Import Requirements for Temperate Fresh Fruit Approved for Entry into Canada" of Directive D-95-08 "General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/fresfrute.shtml

The CFIA has posted an update to the Animal Health Offices list (Woodstock, NB and Portage la Prairie, MB offices): http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/offbure.shtml

Members are advised that the CFIA Fish List has been updated and is available on the CFIA website: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/scripts/fssa/fispoi/fplist/fplist.asp?la… The Fish List has been updated in order to address omissions in the new version of the List.

The CATIE awards were created to recognize Canadian companies and individuals who have demonstrated international excellence and made a difference in trade and compliance. Your opportunity to be recognized for one of the CATIE awards is now here. The deadline for entry submission is October 1, 2010. Awards will be presented at the gala dinner on October 18, 2010 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.