Trade News

19 June 2009 "Canadians have rights when it comes to their taxes," reminds Minister Blackburn The following is excerpted from the 18 June 2009 news release by CRA. The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), reminds taxpayers…

19 June 2009 IMF sees economic slump moderating The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". The IMF is likely to revise up its 2010 growth forecast for the world economy, a senior fund official said on Friday, while European Union leaders were set to back the creation of a…

19 June 2009 Buy American 'contagion' seen as global threat The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". The "Buy American" provisions in the United States stimulus spending program are raising concerns that a spate of protectionist measures will spread around the world…

19 June 2009 U.S. to ramp up drug raids at Canadian border The following is excerpted from today's edition of "The Ottawa Citizen". The Obama administration is strengthening efforts to intercept drug rings smuggling narcotics across the Canada-U.S. border under an agreement that will bring a sharp…

18 June 2009 D11-4-22, Tariff Preference Levels This Memorandum contains the remission orders that implement the Tariff Preference Level (TPL) mechanisms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement…

18 June 2009 Milk Protein Substances - Quota Holders List The Quota Holders List for the portion of the milk protein substances with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, that do not originate in a NAFTA country, Chile, Costa Rica, or Israel TRQ reserved for…

18 June 2009 Exporters’ Abject Pessimism Fades The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Last fall’s crisis of confidence sent worldwide gauges of business and consumer sentiment reeling. A growing sense that the global economy is no…

18 June 2009 Appeals, Decisions Pending Appeal No., Appeal Name, Act AP-2008-010, Emco Electric International - Electrical resource international, Special Import Measures Act AP-2008-012, P.L. Light Systems, Customs Act

Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS codes from the US for the end use "Temporary stay in Canada". 01.06.19.2063 Bovidae (Wild) If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for further…

18 June 2009 CP Notice: Carload facilities closed for Canada Day - Wednesday, July 1, and Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2009 On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Canada and Sunday, July 4, 2009 in the U.S., Canadian Pacific will not be offering local service to carload facilities. Over-the-road…

18 June 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS codes from the US for the end use "Temporary stay in Canada". 01.06.19.2063 Bovidae (Wild) If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for…

18 June 2009 Certain coconut oil - Request for removal of customs duties The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports of coconut oil for use in the manufacture of milk replacers. This coconut oil has been refined beyond the crude stage…

18 June 2009 U.S.-Canada Accept Organic Labeling The following is excerpted from the 18 June 2009 edition of "The Journal of Commerce". ...The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to accept each other's labeling of certified organic products exported to either country. A so-called "equivalency…

18 June 2009 Inflation dips to 0.1 per cent in May The following appeared in today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Canada's annual inflation rate fell to virtually zero last month as the lower cost of energy and other activities drove overall prices down. Statistics Canada said Thursday overall…

18 June 2009 Obama rewrites financial rules The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". ...President Barack Obama unveiled his package of changes with much fanfare yesterday, calling it the biggest reform of the U.S. financial regulatory system since the Great Depression…

17 June 2009 Meat Hygiene Directives Update 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 2009-6 Chapter 11- Section 11.7.3 - USA MHD 2009-26 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Mexico The…

19 June 2009 Release Requests Received, May 2009 The release requests received report for May 2009 is available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/ReleaseRequestsReceived_May09.xls.

17 June 2009 CP Notice: Quebec carload facilities closed for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Canadian Pacific will not be offering local service to carload facilities in Quebec. Over-the-road trains will maintain normal operations. Please note: Regular…

17 June 2009 Update to SIMA Monthly Index The SIMA Monthly Index has been updated, and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/mi-im-eng.html.

17 June 2009 Government of Canada Announces $450 Million in New Funding for BDC to Assist Canadian Businesses The following is excerpted from the 15 June 2009 news release by Industry Canada. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, … announced that the Government of Canada is providing…