Trade News

24 September 2009 Take advantage of the Obama effect The following is excerpted from the 22 September 2009 edition of "Ottawa Citizen". It was written by Colin Robertson,a senior research fellow at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute. As former Canadian diplomat, he was part of the…

24 September 2009 Notice of Submission for Approval of Novel Food, Livestock Feed Use and Environmental Safety Approval for a Plant Genetically Modified For Omega-3 Fatty Acid Production (MON 87769) from Monsanto Canada Inc. The CFIA and Health Canada have received a submission from Monsanto Canada…

24 September 2009 Minister Day Strengthens Canada’s Economic Ties with Kazakhstan The following is excerpted from today’s news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan…

24 September 2009 G20 to plot course for sustainable economy The following is excerpted from today's edition of "CBC news". The leaders of the world's largest economies are expected to continue developing a global exit strategy for stimulus spending as they gather for G20 meetings in Pittsburgh…

24 September 2009 Feds won't bar cat and dog fur imports because of seal ban: document The following is excerpted from the 23 September 2009 edition of "globeandmail.com". ...The federal government won't ban imports of cat and dog fur because doing so might undermine Canada's support for the seal…

24 September 2009 Panel Selected for Rail Freight Service Review The following is excerpted from the 23 September 2009 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of a panel to conduct Phase II of the rail freight…

24 September 2009 [US] Federal Reserve sees pickup in economy The following is excerpted from the 23 September 2009 edition of "CBC news". The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee voted Wednesday to slow the pace at which it buys mortgage debt and will end the program three months early. The committee…

24 September 2009 Bersin gets top U.S. border job The following is excerpted from the 23 September 2009 edition of "American Shipper". President Barack Obama intends to nominate Alan Bersin as Customs and Border Protection commissioner, the White House announced Tuesday. ...Bersin was Obama's pick…

24 September 2009 Controversial [US] Customs rules for cargo residue postponed indefinitely The following is excerpted from the 24 September 2009 edition of "CT&L". US Customs and Border Protection has once again delayed enforcement of a controversial new rule that would require carriers to submit…

24 September 2009 15 countries sign Rotterdam Rules The following is excerpted from today's edition of "American Shipper". Fifteen countries, including the United States, signed the new United Nation's Convention on the Carriage of Goods (Wholly or Partly) by Sea, the so-called Rotterdam Rules, at a…

23 September 2009 Minister Day Announces Free Trade Talks with Ukraine The following is excerpted from the 22 September 2009 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the launch of talks between…

23 September 2009 CBSA Organizational Chart As part of the Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC), the CSCB has been provided with a CBSA organizational chart. This chart includes Vice-Presidents, Director Generals, and Directors, as well as information on how to access the Government…

23 September 2009 CFIA National Import Service Centre The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is modernizing its import control processes by consolidating its three import service centres (ISC) in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver into one National Import Service Centre (NISC), to be located in…

23 September 2009 Update to Plant Protection Policy Directives Members are advised the following directives have been updated and are available on the CFIA website. Appendix 6 "Plant Protection Policy Directives of Directive D-01-04 "Plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for…

23 September 2009 B2 Status Contact Information CBSA in the GTA has provided additional information regarding the process to be used when checking on the status of a B2 claim. The following is a letter from CBSA to CSCB. Further to our meeting held on September 3, 2009, please allow me to provide…

23 September 2009 Update to the CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 10 was published to modifiy the conditions for the following HS Codes. 10.01.10.0081- Cereal - Durum Wheat - seed (triticum durum) 10.01.90.0083 - Cereal -Other wheat and Triticale - seed (triticum spsp., X-Triticosecale) b) Miscellaneous…

23 September 2009 Correction: Update to the CFIA AIRS website Correction to the list of miscellaneous codes sent in the AIRS updates this morning. NEW: 758 - Other than small "lots" / authorized importer / destined for regional district of Central Kootenay 759 - Other than small "lots"/authorized…

23 September 2009 Only two border officers responsible for 400,000 railcars: report The following was reported in the 22 September 2009 edition of "CT&L". Just two border services officers are responsible for screening the contents of nearly 400,000 railcars and containers entering Canada every year…

23 September 2009 [US] Senate confirms Jacobson as ambassador to Canada The following is excerpted from the 23 September 2009 edition of "CanWest News". David Jacobson’s long wait to become President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Canada is over. The U.S. Senate, by unanimous consent, voted Tuesday…