Trade News

2 September 2008 Poor training raises outbreak risk, agency says The following article is excerpted from the 1 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian border guards may lack the necessary training to keep dangerous goods out of Canada that may be carrying mad cow, foot-and-mouth…

2 September 2008 The following articles are excerpted from the 1 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Carney criticism turns to praise Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney's debut as a policy maker wasn't unlike the guy who announces his arrival at a pool party by doing a cannonball off the…

2 September 2008 Invitation to submit views on proposed Most-Favoured-Nation tariff elimination on certain machinery and equipment The Government [Department of Finance] is seeking the views of interested parties on the proposed elimination of Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff rates on certain…

2 September 2008 OECD cuts projection for Canadian growth The following article is excerpted from the 2 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development has cut its forecast for economic growth in Canada to just 0.8 per cent this year, down…

2 September 2008 ASEAN Concludes FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand This article is excerpted from the 2 September 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations has concluded negotiations on a regional free trade agreement with Australia and New…

29 August 2008 D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers Summary This memorandum outlines and explains the policy respecting the release of normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy to…

29 August 2008 D15-2-51, Certain Seamless Carbon or Alloy Steel Oil and Gas Well Casing Originating in or Exported from the People’s Republic of China Summary This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties in accordance with section 3 of the Special Import…

29 August 2008 Certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers from China Decision On August 13, 2008, pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting thermoelectric…

29 August 2008 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Stagnant in June The following was reported on in 29 August 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Department of Transportation reports that U.S. surface transportation trade in goods with NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico totaled $74.1…

29 August 2008 EICS: 1 September 2008 - Civic Holiday Monday 01 September is a civic holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available during normal hours. The Help Desk email will be monitored between 08:00 - 16:00…

29 August 2008 CBSA Message: Labour Day Holiday The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-071) The Electronic Commerce Unit will be closed on the Labour Day Statutory Holiday of Monday September 1, 2008. B3 Entries processed and accepted between Saturday August 30 and Tuesday September 2 will appear…

29 August 2008 D-95-08, General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World Members are advised that revisions have been made to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency plant health directive D-95-08, General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World. Please Note…

D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers Summary This memorandum outlines and explains the policy respecting the release of normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy to importers Revision This…

29 August 2008 Economy edges higher The following is excerpted from the 29 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's economy rebounded in the second quarter, as consumer spending and surging business profits helped the country avoid a recession. Gross domestic product increased at an…

29 August 2008 Ottawa wanted U.S. to accept more lenient meat inspection regime The following is excerpted from the 29 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian government strongly opposed tougher U.S. rules to prevent listeria and lobbied the United States to accept Canada's more…

28 August 2008 2008 Chicken Quota Holders Lists The following chicken quota holders lists are available on the DFAIT website: Food Services Pool Allocation: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/chicken-foodservice08-en… NON-ICL Portion (FTA Quota): http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb…

28 August 2008 Copper Pipe Fittings from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation This notice advises that on August 27, 2008, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a re-investigation of the normal…

28 August 2008 Customs Broker Questionnaire The customs broker questionnaire was provided by the CBSA. This form is to be completed by all newly appointed qualified officers, partners and directors. The questionnaire is available on the CBSA website at: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms…