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Buy American deal needed this month...

15 January 2010 Buy American deal needed this month: Canada industry The following is excerpted from the 14 January 2010 edition of "Reuters Canada". Canada needs to reach a deal with the United States this month to exempt its companies from a "Buy American" measure or the agreement could become…

GST/HST Memo: Foreign Convention and Tour...

15 January 2010 GST/HST Memo: Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program – Rebate for Eligible Tour Packages and Accommodation Supplied as Part of Eligible Tour Packages This memorandum explains the eligibility requirements that: • non-resident persons (other than tour operators) have to meet to…

RC284, Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

15 January 2010 RC284, Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft The Canada Revenue Agency has published RC284, Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft. Identity theft—the unauthorized use of your information by third parties—involves the collection and use of personal information such as your name…

Obico Intermodal Terminal (Toronto) - Gate Hours

14 January 2010 Obico Intermodal Terminal (Toronto) - Update to Gate Hours of Operation Effective Monday January 25, 2010, CP's Toronto Obico Intermodal Facility will now operate under the following hours: Monday through Friday - 0630 to 1730 Saturday & Sunday - Closed In addition, the cutoff time…

CBSA Message: Classification no. 2204.10.10.00...

14 January 2010 CBSA Message: Classification no. 2204.10.10.00 & 2204.10.90.00 The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-004). Please be advised that classification numbers 2204.10.10.00 and 2204.10.90.00 are duty free as of January 1, 2010. The CADEX-formatted version of the Customs Tariff posted…

Exporters See Better Times Ahead

14 January 2010 Exporters See Better Times Ahead The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. One year ago, Canadian exporters were a very gloomy bunch, and with good reason. The recession everyone else was still fearing had already hit…

Recovery to be uneven in 2010, CIBC says

14 January 2010 Recovery to be uneven in 2010, CIBC says The following is was reported on in today's edition of "The Star". Canada's economy faces a speed-bump on the road to recovery, says a new forecast by one of Canada's big banks. The CIBC says the economy will grow by a strong three per cent…

U.S. recovery taking hold: survey

14 January 2010 U.S. recovery taking hold: survey The following is excepted from today's edition of "CBC News". The U.S. Federal Reserve reported Wednesday that the American economic recovery broadened slightly last month, but economic activity remained “at a low level.” The survey ...is done eight…

CBSA Procedures - Late Payment by Importers

13 January 2010 CBSA Procedures - Late Payment by Importers Please be advised of the following CBSA procedures for late payment by importers. 1. Payment history is monitored by CBSA HQ . After the second late payment, a warning letter is sent from HQ to the customs broker, with a copy to the local…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

13 January 2010 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 44 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse entry" for the state of New York for the following HS code: 44.01.10.0120 - Fuel wood, firewood, forestry products (not manufactured)

Global trade wakes up as stimulus kicks in

13 January 2010 Global trade wakes up as stimulus kicks in The following is excerpted from today's edition of the "globeandmail.com". Global trade is on a slow but steady rebound as government stimulus programs spur demand and production in economies around the world. The turnaround is somewhat…

Validation of Fish Import Licenses Prior...

12 January 2010 Validation of Fish Import Licenses Prior to the Import of a Fish Product The following industry notice is from CFIA. As per the Fish Inspection regulations importers of fish and seafood products are required to have a valid fish import license, issued by the Canadian Food Inspection…
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eManifest Highway Client Document

12 January 2010 eManifest Highway Client Document On 4 December, members were provided with the ACI/eManifest Highway Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document. Only a portion of Appendix B was available at that time. CBSA has now provided Appendix B in its entirety and it is available as a zipped file at: http://cscb.ca/listinfo/HwyCarrierAppB-200912.zip.

PKI Certificate Authority Unavailable 17 January

12 January 2010 PKI Certificate Authority Unavailable 17 January 2010 Access to EICS is achieved using a PKI Certificate from the Internal Credential Management (ICM) Service of PWGSC. ICM Services = PKI Certificate Authority. This is to inform you that maintenance will be conducted by PWGSC on…

Canada posts small trade deficit as imports rise

12 January 2010 Canada posts small trade deficit as exports, imports rise The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Canada tipped back into a trade deficit in November as imports rose at more than three times the pace of exports. The country posted a deficit of $344…

Flaherty's economic plan blasted

12 January 2010 Flaherty's economic plan blasted The following is excerpted from today's edition of "The Star". The country's budget watchdog and some of Canada's leading economists are contradicting Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, saying he cannot balance the books without raising taxes or slashing…

Business confidence nearing record high

12 January 2010 Business confidence nearing record high The following is excerpted from today's edition of "The Star". Canadian businesses reported near record optimism about their future sales and say they are stepping up plans to hire more workers and invest, the Bank of Canada said Monday…