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IMF cuts global forecast, forecasts weak...

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 IMF cuts global forecast, forecasts weak Canadian rebound This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The International Monetary Fund has cut its outlook for the Canadian economy, and is now projecting a weaker rebound than other forecasters. In…

Vancouver port union negotiations to resume

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 Vancouver port union negotiations to resume The following article is excerpted from the 27 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Contract negotiations are scheduled to resume between 450 union foremen for more than 5,000 dockworkers at British Columbia ports and their…

Obama comes to Canada Feb. 19

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 Obama comes to Canada Feb. 19 The following was reported on in the 28 January 2009 edition of “cbc.ca”. U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Canada on Feb. 19, the White House announced on Wednesday, his first official trip abroad. "Canada is a vitally important ally," White House…

WTO head warns on impact of bailouts

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 WTO head warns on impact of bailouts This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Government bailouts of banks and the auto sector could trigger trade disputes over their impact on competition, the head of the World Trade Organization said…

[US] Supreme Court Rules on Structuring...

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 [US] Supreme Court Rules on Structuring Transactions to Avoid AD Duties This article is extracted from the 28 January 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. In its first-ever ruling in an antidumping case, the [US] Supreme Court Jan. 26 upheld a Department of Commerce [DOC]…

[US] Shares Move Higher as Bailout Optimism...

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 [US] Shares Move Higher as Bailout Optimism Returns This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2009 edition of “The New York Times”. For one day, at least, battered bank stocks got a chance to climb out of the basement. News reports that the government was considering a deal to…

France faces freight chaos

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 France faces freight chaos This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. France is facing severe disruption of freight traffic Thursday [29 January] with rail and airport workers set to join a one-day general strike. The stoppage, due to…

CBP User Fee Contingency Plan – Extended to Feb 28

January 28, 2009
28 January 2009 CBP User Fee Contingency Plan – Extended to February 28 The following notice was released by CBP on 27 January 2009. The purpose of this notice is to notify you of the approval to extend the user fee contingency plan to allow conveyances that normally pay annual user fees to be…

Update to List of Canadian Establishments...

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 Update to List of Canadian Establishments Eligible to Export Fish Products to Russia Members are advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA website: "List of Canadian Establishments Eligible to Export Fish Products to the Russian Federation" http://www.inspection.gc.ca…
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VersaPay Corporation - Associate Membership...

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 VersaPay Corporation - Associate Membership Application The CSCB national office has received an application for an associate membership from VersaPay Corporation. The contact is Mr. Gary Reilly, National Sales Manager. The contact information follows: VersaPay Corporation 1303 Greene Ave. Suite 105 Montreal, QC H3Z 2A7 Telephone: 514-315-8593 Fax: 514-937-7409

Update to CFIA AIRS website

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to change the requirement ID for swine from the US for "Other end uses". 01.03.10.1031 - Pure-bred breeding animals - Normal 01.03.91.1031 - Other: Weighing less than 50 kg - Normal 01.03.92.1031 - Other: Weighing 50 kg or more -…

Update to CFIA AIRS website (2)

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 07 was published - NO VERSION CHANGES. OGD description modified: 07.04.10.3009.00 - Broccoli (fresh or chilled) 07.04.10.3009.01 - Broccoli - whole (fresh or chilled) 07.04.10.3009.02 - Broccoli - fresh cut (fresh or chilled) OGD deleted: 07.04…

A budget to drive spending

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 A budget to drive spending The following is excerpted from the 27 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Harper government will aim to get consumers spending with a federal budget today that provides tax breaks for middle- and lower-income Canadians, incentives for home…

2009 Federal Budget

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 2009 Federal Budget There was a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to Amend the Customs Tariff, and Excise Tax Act relating to the Goods and Services Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST). This Notice is available in ANNEX 5 of the budget plan at: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/plan…

DHS Will Not Postpone Requirements for Maritime...

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 DHS Will Not Postpone Requirements for Maritime Cargo Carriers and Importers The following news release was issued by CBP on 26 January 2009. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed … that it will not extend the effective date for new information requirements on maritime…

Obama stimulus includes port security

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 Obama stimulus includes port security The following is excerpted from the 26 January 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. …In his weekly radio address, Obama offered more details about his version of an economic stimulus plan that he said would be at least $825 billion. He reiterated…

Curing security ‘myopia’

January 27, 2009
27 January 2009 Curing security ‘myopia’ The following is excerpted from Eric Kulisch’s column for the 27 January 2009 edition of the “American Shipper”. A “myopic” policy dialogue during the past five years has hindered Washington from making significant progress on supply chain security issues…

Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength...

January 26, 2009
26 January 2009 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate, Expiry Review No. RR-2008-002 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, under subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on January 9, 2004…