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President of the CFIA Addresses Standing Committee

21 April 2009 President of the CFIA Addresses Standing Committee on Food Safety Members may be interested in the notes for an address by Carole Swan, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food Subcommittee on food safety. The notes are…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

21 April 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 44 was published to add the conditions for a Fumigation Certificate for the following HS Codes. 44.07.10.0134 - Sawn wood, sliced or peeled wood, wood planed or not, forestry products (not manufactured) - coniferous - treated - Not end-jointed or…

Bank of Canada slashes interest rate to 0.25%

21 April 2009 Bank of Canada slashes interest rate to 0.25% The following is excerpted from today's "globeandmail.com". The Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate to the lowest possible, saying the recession is deeper and will last longer than thought. The central bank on Tuesday shaved its…

U.S. official resurrects terror link to Canada

21 April 2009 U.S. official resurrects terror link to Canada The following is excerpted from today's "Toronto Star". Canada is a primary source for terrorists entering the United States, President Barack Obama's homeland security chief suggested last night in an interview explaining the reasoning…

Wholesale trade fell in February

21 April 2009 Wholesale trade fell in February The following was reported on in today's "Financial Post". The value of Canada's wholesale trade fell unexpectedly in February, led by a drop in machinery and equipment sales. Statistics Canada said Tuesday that wholesale sales declined 0.6% to $41…

NRCan's Amendment to Energy Efficiency Regulations

21 April 2009 NRCan's Amendment to Energy Efficiency Regulations Further to our notice on March 26 , NRCan has released an amendment to the bulletin. Recent changes to the part load efficiency values for large AC were overlooked, and are included in this amended bulletin. The bulletin is available…

No quick fix to financial crisis, IMF says

21 April 2009 No quick fix to financial crisis, IMF says The following is excerpted from today's "globeandmail.com". There is no end in sight for the global financial crisis, and it will force writedowns amounting to $4-trillion (U.S.) by next year, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest…

[US] CPSC to Suspend Enforcement of Lead Limits...

21 April 2009 [US] CPSC to Suspend Enforcement of Lead Limits for Children’s ATVs Until May 2011 The following has been reported on in today's ST&R "WorldTrade Interactive". The Consumer Product Safety Commission expects to soon issue a Federal Register notice suspending through May 1, 2011, the…

New [US] Requirements for Imports of Food....

21 April 2009 New [US] Requirements for Imports of Food Products Containing Small Amounts of Meat or Poultry The following news release was issued today by CBP. On March 31, 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an “Importer/Broker…

CBSA successfully delivers on GoC's Paper Burden..

20 April 2009 Canada Border Services Agency successfully delivers on the Government of Canada's Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative The following news release was issued by the CBSA on 17 April 2009. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that the Canada Border…

CN Service Update

20 April 2009 CN Service Update The Pascagoula River bridge, located near Cloy MS on the Beaumont subdivision of the CN main line, was taken out of service as of 2030hrs CDT on Saturday, April 18th, as a result of high water levels and resulting debris which have affected the bridge structurally…

Softwood Lumber Interim Quota Allocations, May 09

20 April 2009 Softwood Lumber Interim Quota allocations, May 2009 Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for May 2009 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual May allocation.
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Correction: Canada to Relax First-Port Policy

20 April 2009 Correction: Canada to Relax First-Port Policy Earlier today the CSCB reproduced a message from the 17 April 2009 edition of the Journal of Commerce. This message indicated that low-risk importers and carriers would be allowed to travel in bond for clearance and not have to clear goods at the first point of arrival (FPOA). The CSCB would like to clarify this statement. Goods will be allowed to move in bond as follows:
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Become a CSCB Director!

20 April 2009 Become a CSCB Director! Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors and have the opportunity to influence the priorities of the CSCB. This is the beginning of this process.

Manitoba flooding continues to affect Gretna...

20 April 2009 Manitoba flooding continues to affect Gretna point of entry The CBSA advises that the Gretna, MB point of entry remains closed due to closure of Route 18 in North Dakota. All traffic is advised to reroute to Emerson or Winkler points of entry. Complete information is found on the CBSA…

Update for 20 April 2009

The following messages were sent on 20 April: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - OTHER Canada Border Services Agency successfully delivers on the Government of Canada's Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative Manitoba flooding continues to affect Gretna point of entry 2. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

20 April 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 03 was published to add a new end use for the following HS Code. NO VERSION CHANGE. 03.07.39.8955.99 - Mussels - Other, other New end use : #88 - Natural health product/drug from fish b) Chapter 15 was published to add a new end use for the…

Canada, the last free trader

20 April 2009 Canada, the last free trader This article is excerpted from the 18 April 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. For 20 years, Canada has focused on free trade with the United States. It is our special relationship, the fulcrum of our economy, our one and only big idea. But there are…