Trade News

2 April 2009 CFIA Import Documents The CFIA has compiled a useful list of import-related information, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/import/impdoce.shtml

2 April 2009 CP prepares for Red River flooding: impacts expected in Manitoba and North Dakota This notice was published by CPR on 1 April 2009. Significant flooding is already occurring along the Red River, and is expected to continue through the middle of April as the crest moves north. Flood…

2 April 2009 Updates from the CITT The list of appeals has been updated, and is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/hearing/hearing_e.asp#1 The CITT has also published its trade actions database, which is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp

2 April 2009 Revision to Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum" Appendix 1, "List of Plants Regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)" of Directive D-01-01 "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of…

2 April 2009 Revision to Directive D-02-04 "Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Mvement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot" Appendix 1, “Blueberry Maggot Regulated Areas in Canada" of Directive D-02-04 "Phytosanitary…

2 April 2009 Revision to D-01-04, "Plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia spp.) under the Canadian Barberry Certification Program" Appendix 6, "Approved Nurseries, USDA APHIS Barberry Certification Program Compliance List", of…

2 April 2009 ITEM 125.2 - MILK PROTEIN SUBSTANCES MESSAGE TO ON-LINE BROKERS-ERRATUM SUBJECT: 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 TARIFF RATE QUOTA (TRQ)…

2 April 2009 HS Code Filter List The following message is from the CFIA. Members should note that there there are no changes to the HS Code Filter list at this time and the changes that had originally been scheduled for implementation on December 1, 2008 will continue to be delayed. Last year, the…

2 April 2009 Appeal No. AP-2008-007, Dynamo Industries Inc. v. President of the CBSA Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, April 1, 2009 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 20, 2009, under subsection 67(1) of the ustoms Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of…

2 April 2009 Tariff Amendment (T2009-3) - Amended chapters Further to the e-mail sent on March 27, 2009, attached are the amended chapters concerning Amendment Package T2009-3. For your information, the updated tariff is now available on our website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce…

2 April 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 07 was published to add the conditions for "with soil" from Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington to British Columbia for the following HS Codes. 07.05.11.3027 - Iceberg lettuce 07.05.19.3025 - Asian lettuce (fresh or chilled) 07.05.19.3028 -…

2 April 2009 We need borders without boundaries The following article is by Allan Gottlieb, enior adviser to the law firm of Bennett Jones LLP, and a former ambassador to the United States. It appeared in the 2 April 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Just before President Barack Obama's visit to…

2 April 2009 Light and Cheap, Netbooks Are Poised to Reshape PC Industry This article is excerpted from the 1 April 2009 edition of “The New York Times”. AT&T announced on Tuesday that customers in Atlanta could get a type of compact PC called a netbook for just $50 if they signed up for an Internet…

2 April 2009 Leaders pledge $1-trillion in aid The following article is excerpted from the 2 April 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Group of 20 countries failed to unveil new stimulus spending to fight the global economic downturn but pledged $1-trillion (U.S.) in emergency aid to help…

2 April 2009 EU Ministers OK "Open Skies" with Canada The following article is excerpted from the 2 April 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Pact to deregulate cargo, passenger services across Atlantic European Union transport ministers backed an "open skies" aviation pact with Canada that…

1 April 2009 Canada’s Response to Softwood Lumber Agreement Tribunal Ruling The following is excerpted from the 31 March 2009 news release issued by DFAIT. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Government of…

1 April 2009 Dynamic Furniture Corp. vs CBSA, AP-2005-043 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on December 11, 2008, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated November 28, 2005…

1 April 2009 Item 125.2 - Certain Milk Protein Substances The following notice is from Export Import Controls Bureau. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the Minister has established policies and practices respecting the administration of the tariff rate quota (TRQ) for milk protein…

1 April 2009 Correction Period Softwood Lumber Permits, March 2009 Brokers are advised that the correction period for March 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Thursday, 09 April 2009 at 18:00 EDT. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to…