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Canada can afford more economic stimulus: IMF

22 May 2009 Canada can afford more economic stimulus: IMF The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Canada can afford further economic stimulus, the International Monetary Fund said Friday, citing the country's relatively low debt levels. “With debt low, Canada would be…

Softwood Lumber Interim Quota Allocations, June 09

21 May 2009 Softwood Lumber Interim Quota Allocations, June 2009 Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for June 2009 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual June allocation.

Consultations on Canada-EU economic agreement

21 May 2009 Consultations towards a Canada-European Union comprehensive economic agreement Closing date: June 30, 2009 On May 6, 2009, Canada and the European Union (EU) announced the launch of negotiations towards a comprehensive economic agreement. With a market of nearly 500 million consumers…

CSCB Regional Annual Conferences

21 May 2009 CSCB Regional Annual Conferences Events you won’t want to miss are the CSCB Regional Conferences! These will be held in: Montreal, QC on June 2nd, Richmond, BC on June 4th, and Toronto, ON on June 17th. Attendance at a conference is worth CCS professional development points. Speakers…

2009 Atlantic Region Annual Conference - Mark...

21 May 2009 2009 Atlantic Region Annual Conference - Mark your calendars! Mark your calendar for the 2009 CSCB Atlantic Region Conference and Annual General Meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 10 at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in conjuction with the CSCB…
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Quality of Detailed Adjustment Statements (DASs)

21 May 2009 Quality of Detailed Adjustment Statements (DASs) Members have advised the CSCB of the number of Detailed Adjustment Statements (DASs), issued after the review of a B2, that contain the statement "in this instance only." CBSA had earlier advised that DASs are issued with this caveat so…
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Original Signature on GAA (2)

21 May 2009 Original Signature on GAA (2) Further to our message yesterday regarding an original signature on a General Agency Agreement, the CSCB legal counsel has subsequently advised that, since D1-6-1 indicates that a facsimile copy of a GAA is acceptable, scanned copies of GAAs should meet CBSA requirements.

CBSA Message: Delay in processing CFIA transaction

21 May 2009 CBSA Message: Delay in processing CFIA transactions The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-042). We are currently experiencing a delay in processing CFIA transactions. There is no ETA as to when this problem will be resolved. For urgent requests, please present paper.

Update to CFIA AIRS website

21 May 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 10 was published to change the description of two end uses and to add a new end use. 66 - Research (genetically modified organism not authorized for unconfined release) - description changed 67 - Research (not genetically modified organism) -…

Update to CFIA AIRS website (2)

21 May 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapters 18 and 19 were published with new OGD extensions - NO VERSION CHANGE. 18.06.90.3675.08 - Flavoured milk - containing more than 5% cocoa 19.01.90.3725.10 - Flavoured milk - containing less than 5% cocoa

Clement begins push against ‘Buy American'

21 May 2009 Clement begins push against ‘Buy American' The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Ottawa is ramping up efforts to persuade U.S. lawmakers that spreading “Buy American” restrictions on government purchases are hurting both countries. Industry Minister Tony…

Van Loan and Napolitano to Hold First Border....

21 May 2009 Van Loan and Napolitano to Hold First Formal High-Level Border Meeting The following is excerpted from 20 May 2009 news release by Public Safety Canada. During their recent meeting in Washington, D.C., Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan and Department of Homeland Security Secretary…

No hard cap on rates in Tories' new credit card...

21 May 2009 No hard cap on rates in Tories' new credit card rules The following is excerpted from today's edition of "cbc.ca". Finance Minister Jim Flaherty unveiled a slew of new regulations for the credit card industry on Thursday, including a minimum 21-day interest-free period on all new…

DHS Budget Proposal, Regulatory Agenda

21 May 2009 DHS Budget Proposal, Regulatory Agenda The following is excerpted from today's ST&R "WorldTrade Interactive". ... Budget Proposal • $5.3 billion (up from $4.6 billion) for the Transportation Security Administration • $7.62 billion (up $20 million) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
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Original Signature on GAA

20 May 2009 Original Signature on GAA The CSCB has asked its legal counsel, Anthony McGlynn, if an original signature is required on a General Agency Agreement (GAA). Following is his response:

CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Down

20 May 2009 CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Down The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-041). We are currently experiencing communication problems between ACROSS and the CFIA EDI System. There is no ETA as to when this problem will be resolved. For urgent requests, please present paper.

CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems Resolved

20 May 2009 CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems Resolved The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-041 Update). The communication problems between ACROSS and the CFIA EDI System are now RESOLVED. However, there is a delay in processing CFIA transactions.

Clinton softens U.S. view of Canadian border

20 May 2009 Clinton softens U.S. view of Canadian border The following article is excerpted from the 20 May 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The United States is not singling out Canada for especially harsh scrutiny as it moves to impose strict new border rules, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary…