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The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-032). We are currently experiencing delays of approximately 3 hours in processing Electronic Releases, ACI Marine, Air, Rail and CSA Cargo data. B3 CADEX data is not impacted. For urgent requests, please present paper.

The following was written by Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. It was the best of times. In late 2008, it turned into the worst of times. Then came abject pessimism, followed by a period of uncertainty and volatility. Sentiment was tentative as the world economy entered 2010, but the resumption of growth has lifted spirits, and prompted economy-watchers to hail the long-awaited recovery. Is this nascent rise the real thing, or does recovery still elude our grasp?

The following is excerpted from today's edition of the "globeandmail.com". The Canadian economy grew for a sixth straight month in February, as the manufacturing sector powered the recovery ahead while the Vancouver Winter Olympics also provided a lift. The 0.3 per cent expansion reported by Statistics Canada Friday was in line with economists’ forecasts and came largely on the strength of a 1.2 per cent gain for factories, which saw increases in production of goods such as metals and pharmaceuticals.

The quota list for Chicken and Chicken products has been updated and is available at: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/chicken-pou… under New.

The following is excerpted from the 29 April 2010 news release by Transport Canada. Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird announced an important step to fast-track the construction of a new bridge at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing, which is the busiest commercial crossing in North America. The Government of Canada will increase its financial participation to the project, as part of its commitment under Canada’s Economic Action Plan for short-term and long-term job creation and economic growth in the Windsor region and across Canada….

a) Chapter 23 was published to modify the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the end use of "Livestock feed" and to change the conditions for "Other end uses" for the following HS Code. 23.03.30 - Brewing or distilling dregs and waste This created a requirement version change for the following HS Codes for the end use of "Other end uses". 23.02 - Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants

Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 23 was published to modify the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the end use of "Livestock feed" and to change the conditions for "Other end uses" for the following HS Code. 23.03.30 - Brewing or distilling dregs and waste This created a requirement version change for the following HS Codes for the end use of "Other end uses".

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that Entrepôt de douane St-Hyacinthe located at 7600 Duplessis Street, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, surrendered their highway sufferance warehouse licence effective April 1, 2010. The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has decided not to advertise for a new highway sufferance warehouse at this port. 2. Therefore, all bonded highway carriers transporting in-bond commercial freight destined for clearance at the port of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec should report to an alternate highway sufferance warehouse.

The following is excerpted from the 28 April 2010 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture, met with Viktor Alekseyevich Zubkov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, .. in Ottawa to discuss deepening the commercial relationship between Canada and Russia….

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Transport Canada with the administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations by administering and enforcing the conditions under which new and used vehicles may be imported at CBSA points of entry. The Motor Vehicle Safety Act regulates the importation of vehicles to reduce the risk of death, injury, and damage to property and the environment.

This memorandum explains the entitlements and outlines the conditions under which non-residents may temporarily import their baggage and conveyances without payment of duties. Revisions The note in the paragraph 6 of “Guidelines and General Information” has been deleted as it does not reflect the legislation. As this is only a partial revision of Memorandum D2-1-1 dated January 30 2006, only replace page 3-4 of the memorandum.

This memorandum describes the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) as it applies to the customs commercial clients, and establishes guidelines concerning the AMPS penalties that the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) may apply for non-compliance. Revisions This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D22-1-1, Administrative Monetary Penalty System, dated June 16, 2003. Paragraph 5 reflects the key changes as a result of the review of the AMPS Program that take effect April 14, 2010. Other key changes in this memorandum are:

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) program for advance rulings for tariff classification issued under paragraph 43.1(1)(c) of the Customs Act, effective April 1, 2003.

Chapter 25 was published to add the conditions for the end use of "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution" for the following HS Code. 25.05.90.1001 - Sand

Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 25 was published to add the conditions for the end use of "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution" for the following HS Code. 25.05.90.1001 - Sand

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-028 (Amendment)) Please note that there will be additional changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. The ACROSS system and the CBSA website will be updated Friday, April 30, 2010. Effective April 30, 2010, the range 1103130010 – 1103130020 and HS code 1104199000 will also be subject to CFIA requirements.

The CFIA external website is now working and the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is now back up and running.

The following is excerpted from today's edition of the "Canadian Press". It may well be the biggest and most important trade negotiation that most Canadians have never heard of. While most of the news out of Europe of late has had to do with the Greek debt crisis and an ash-spewing volcano in Iceland, about 60 Canadian officials have been huddled in contentious trade talks with their European counterparts - at least video images of their counterparts - in what used to be Ottawa's city hall by the Rideau.

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml. MHD 2010-26 Chapter 3, French version, section 3.6.3.2 MHD 2010-24 Chapter 19 - section 19.5.6.4.9, Cetylpyridinium Chloride The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.