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CP has completed the recovery from the washouts in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan and returned to normal operations. For specific shipment and problem resolution inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-888-333-8111. To trace your shipment, visit www.cpr.ca.

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has recently issued three prosecution bulletins - the first for a violation of the Food and Drugs Act; the second for a violation of the Meat Act; and the third for a violation of the Health of Animals Act. Member with an interest in these bulletins can view them here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/whatsnewe.shtml

Decision and reasons issued Friday, July 2, 2010 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on April 20, 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 January 26, 2009, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN CapsCanada® Corporation, Appellant AND The President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Respondent DECISION

IN THE MATTER OF an application made by Jeno Neuman et Fils Inc., pursuant to section 67.1 of the Customs Act, for an order extending the time to file a notice of appeal pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act with respect to a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency dated July 8, 2009, with regard to transaction No. 11957000297850. ORDER

Having considered the comments received from current allocation holders and the current state of NAFTA TPL utilization, the Minister of International Trade has decided to amend the above-noted policies. Therefore, effective July 5, 2010, the current balance of un-allocated TPL for the 2010 allocation year will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to exporters once they have utilized their current allocation.

This message applies to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this Message is to inform you that the 2010-2011 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and their products will be accessible August 1, 2010. The TRQs are administered on a first come, first served basis. The following annual (August 1 to July 31) TRQ levels apply:

The purpose of this message is to inform you that effective July 5, 2010, the frozen pork TRQ from the EU imported under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff has been filled and therefore all imports to July 31, 2011 will be subject to the European Union Surtax Order. The surtax is applicable in the amount equal to the value for the duty (100%) determined in accordance with sections 45 to 56 of the Customs Act. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Matthew at 613-944-1807.

Be advised that the CSCB will never ask for personal login information via Email. This type of “phishing” Email may appear to originate from a CSCB address but any message asking for this information should be deleted immediately. If by chance you have responded to an Email requesting your log-in information, please advise the CSCB ( [email protected]) immediately so that we may assist in ensuring our continued service to you. Thank you. [email protected]

At the CSCB Toronto and Ontario Joint Regional Conference in June, several questions were raised by members during a presentation by Health Canada. Health Canada's presentation is available on the CSCB website, on the members' section, under "Regions". Log in is required.

Members are advised that the following policy on animal health has been amended: Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported from the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive Purposes http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2007-5e.shtml

Members may be interested in updated regulations found in Part II of the June 30, 2010 issue of the Canada Gazette. This issue lists changes to various regulations concerning the application of GST/HST. These regulations are available here: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-06-30-x4/pdf/g2-144x4.pdf#p…

D17-1-22 provides information on the collection and accounting of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Provincial Sales Tax (PST), provincial tobacco tax and alcohol markup/fee on all casual goods cleared in the courier and commercial streams, i.e. goods imported for individual use or mail-order goods. For information on casual goods cleared in the traveller stream, see Memorandum D2-3-6, Non-commercial Provincial Tax Collection Programs.

Updated D2-3-6 provides general information for administering agreements between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and provincial authorities. The CBSA has agreed to collect provincial taxes for certain provinces on non-commercial goods imported through various means, specifically by travellers. As well, this memorandum contains information about the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) agreements, between the Minister of Finance for Canada and the participating provinces, for collecting the HST on non-commercial importations by travellers.

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding THE DUMPING OF REFINED SUGAR ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS AND THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE SUBSIDIZING OF REFINED SUGAR ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION

Brokers are advised that the correction period for JUNE 2010 Softwood Lumber permits ends Friday July 9th 2010, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit corrections for the month of June before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year.

Effective July 1st, updates will be made to the CFIA form 5272 "Request for documentation review." You will find the updated form on the CFIA web site at the following web address: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/for/pdf/c5272e.pdf

Thursday 1st of July 2010 is a designated government holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available Thursday 04:00 - 24:00 (EST). Please note that the Help Desk email ONLY will be monitored on the 1st of July between 08:00 - 16:00 (EST) for urgent messages.Questions or problems can be directed to the following EICS help desk email: [email protected]

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has proposed amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations under which dealers in Canada would be required to comply with higher efficiency requirements for water chillers. Dealers who import these goods into Canada must include the following information on the release request: