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Monetary policy is the way to go, says Mark Carney
August 24, 2009
24 August 2009 Monetary policy is the way to go, says Mark Carney The following is excerpted from the 23 August 2009 edition of “The Star”. Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is giving broad hints he wants an expanded mandate to prevent future financial meltdowns beyond acting as the country's…
India is booming, trade with Canada isn't
August 24, 2009
24 August 2009 India is booming, trade with Canada isn't The following is excerpted from the 22 August 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Talks with India on a deal to allow Canadian companies to supply the Asian country's booming nuclear industry are bogging down, and formal negotiations have not…
Cutting debt: Great for you, bad for the economy
August 24, 2009
24 August 2009 Cutting debt: Great for you, bad for the economy The following is extracted from today's edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadians with ready access to credit cards have created an economy based on high and expanding consumer debt. But what happens when John and Mary Smith and millions…
CBP publishes ISF brochure to reach small importer
August 24, 2009
24 August 2009 CBP publishes ISF brochure to reach small importers The following is extracted from the 21 August 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a brochure to inform anybody who imports goods about the new security requirements for electronically…
[US] Customs Bill Would Expand Ban on Imports...
August 24, 2009
24 August 2009 [US] Customs Bill Would Expand Ban on Imports Made with Forced/Child Labor The following article is extracted from today's edition of “WorldTrace Interactive”. Following the trend of tougher enforcement against labor violations around the globe, the recently introduced [US] Customs…
Certain Carbon and Stainless Steel Fasteners...
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Certain Carbon and Stainless Steel Fasteners, Expiry Review No.: RR-2009-001 On April 22, 2009, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its findings made on January 7, 2005, in…
Van Loan opens Douglas border-crossing facility
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan opens Douglas border-crossing facility The following is excerpted from the 20 August 2009 news release by CBSA. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, joined by Russ Hiebert, Member of Parliament for South Surrey–White Rock…
Update to CFIA AIRS website
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 07 was published to change the release recommendation from "CBSA Inspection" to "Approved" for the following HS Code, without soil, for California. 07.05.19.3025 - Asian lettuce (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement version change for the…
Employment paths in U.S., Canada diverge
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Employment paths in U.S., Canada diverge The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Weaker-than-expected employment numbers in the United States have raised the possibility of a cross-border anomaly: A jobless recovery to the south while Canadians get back…
Traffic down at Port of Montreal
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Traffic down at Port of Montreal The following appeared in today's edition of "American Shipper". The Port of Montreal said in the first six months of the year it handled 619,721 TEUs of both full and empty containers, 14.6 percent fewer than during the same 2008 period. Total volume…
Update to 21 August 2009
August 21, 2009
The following messages were sent on 21 August: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - OTHER Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan opens Douglas border-crossing facility 2. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES Employment paths in U.S., Canada diverge Traffic down at Port of Montreal 3. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION…
[US] CPSC Issues Lead Testing Exemptions
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 [US] CPSC Issues Lead Testing Exemptions The following appeared in today's ST&R's "WorldTrade Interactive". The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to approve a list of products that are now exempt from lead testing for children’s products under the Consumer Product Safety…
[US] Manufacturers Call for End to "Zeroing"
August 21, 2009
21 August 2009 [US] Manufacturers Call for End to "Zeroing" The following appeared in today's edition "Journal of Commerce". The Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC) called on the Obama Administration and Congress Thursday to comply immediately with World Trade Organization decisions…
Plant Protection Policy Directives Update
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 Plant Protection Policy Directives Update Members are advised the following directives have been updated and are available on the CFIA website. D-06-03 "Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, barley, triticale and rye for propagation originating from the state of North Dakota…
D10-17-38, Administrative Policy - Tariff...
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 D10-17-38, Administrative Policy - Tariff Classification of Marble Slabs and Granite Slabs This memorandum outlines and explains the tariff classification of marble and granite blocks or slabs of tariff items 2515.12.00, 2516.12.10, 2516.12.90, 6802.21.00, 6802.23.00, 6802.91.00 and…
Update on Windsor Commercial Operations...
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 Update on Windsor Commercial Operations Temporary Location Further to our message of August 18, the CBSA has provided additional phone numbers for the next few weeks. Temporary Contact Numbers for Clerical Staff: Bernadette Moore, Michelle Bartlett, or Sheryl Watts @ 519-967-4308…
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New BCCC Subcommittee - Examination
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 New BCCC Subcommittee - Examination The CBSA recently created a new BCCC subcommittee mandated with the discussion of issues related to Examination. The CSCB is represented on this committee by Richard Payn of LEI Customs Brokers in Vancouver. Although the committee is currently focusing on marine examination, with intentions to discuss the other modes at a later date, we invite comments and questions from members on any aspect of the examination process.
CP Notice: Carload facilities closed Labour Day...
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 CP Notice: Carload facilities closed Labour Day, 7 September On Monday, September 7, 2009, Canadian Pacific will not be offering local service to carload facilities. Over-the-road trains will maintain normal operations on these dates. Please note: Regular service applies to automotive…
Cross-border travel hits record low
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 Cross-border travel hits record low The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". New passport rules are keeping Americans at home, with June numbers showing that travel to Canada from the United States fell to its lowest level since Statistics Canada started…
Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent
August 20, 2009
20 August 2009 Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent The following is excerpted from the 19 August 2009 edition of "Journal of Commerce". The Asia to Chicago and Memphis container traffic of the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and its sea and rail partners, is on an upswing…