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22 July 2008 Olympic organizers fear huge lineups at border The following article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian border officials were roasted yesterday over their alleged lack of preparation and concern for the possibility of huge border lineups during…

22 July 2008 Scotiabank predicts 'lingering lethargy' The following article is extracted from the 21 July 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Bank of Nova Scotia economists predict a "broad-based weakening" in the United States by year-end, along with sluggish output growth in Europe and Japan…

22 July 2008 With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks This article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. The European Union began crucial global trade talks Monday with an offer of reducing its farm tariffs by 60 percent — the highest figure it has yet offered — in…

22 July 2008 US offers farm support cuts This article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab said Tuesday that Washington is ready to make a revised offer for reducing its domestic farm subsidies to $15 billion a year…

21 July 2008 CBSA Message: Inbound messages Message EDI08-058 EDI Hotline July 21st, 8:30 am We are unable to process inbound electronic releases, ACI marine, ACI air, G7, CSA and rail messages. Our IT is looking into it. No ETA.

21 July 2008 Consultations on Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Canada-Mongolia Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) The Government of Canada will undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (EA) of the negotiations for a Canada-Mongolia Foreign Investment…

21 July 2008 CBSA Message: Inbound messages update Message EDI08-058 (update) This is to advise you that our system problem experienced earlier has now been fixed. However, in order to process any data sent between 7:00 -10.00 am this date, we ask all clients to submit their data again as a change…

21 July 2008 CN Intermodal Gates, Monday, 4 Aug 2008 Intermodal Gate Hours for Monday, August 4th (Canada) Gates: Open - Close HALIFAX (HIT) Monday 08:00 - 18:00 MONCTON Monday 00:01 - 23:59 MONTREAL (TASCHE) Monday 00:01 – 23:59 BRAMPTON (BIT) Monday 00:01 - 23:59 MISC (Empty Impex Yard) Monday 00…

21 July 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 06 was published to modify the requirements for the following HS codes for the Continental United States. 06.02.20.0017.05 Blackberry - rooted plants 06.02.20.0017.07 Boysenberry - rooted plants 06.02.20.0017.08 Cranberry - rooted plants 06.02.20…

21 July 2008 New rules to spur rush for passports The following article is excerpted from the 21 July 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The federal government is predicting a record surge in passport applications over the next year as Canadians get ready for tougher U.S. border rules. Passport…

21 July 2008 Lowered tariffs won't hurt Canada's food supply: Fortier The following article is excerpted from the 21 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. International Trade Minister Michael Fortier says he's confident Canada will be able to protect its sheltered dairy, egg and poultry…

21 July 2008 Why the world's economies are sinking The following article is excerpted from the 20 July 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The current economic slowdown may look global, but it might turn out to be the first in history that hits rich countries harder than developing ones. The…

21 July 2008 Hurdles ahead as Chinese textile/apparel quotas end, ST&R warns This article is excerpted from the 18 July 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. Companies importing apparel from China face a number of duty challenges in the final months of 2008, including a number of “scenarios that…

18 July 2008 Updates to Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes, 2008 The Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes has been updated and is available on the DFAIT website at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/Bluebook/TableOfContent….

18 July 2008 CBSA Message: Declaration Accepted Messages Message EDI08-053 (update) CBSA PROBLEM PROCESSING OUTBOUND DECLARATION ACCEPTED MESSAGES ON PARS RELEASES RESOLVED This is to advise you that the problems CBSA was experiencing since mid-June in sending Declaration Accepted messages for…

18 July 2008 Exporter jitters deepen The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada For most Canadian exporters, 2008 will be a year of red ink. Few exporting industries are exempt from the recession currently hitting the trade sector, which…

18 July 2008 New Guidelines Defining Product of Canada and Made in Canada on food labels and advertising Canada’s food supply is increasingly global in nature and many Canadians are seeking clearer information about the foods they buy. In the past few months, the Government of Canada has received…

18 July 2008 Sy Marketing Inc. vs. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No. AP-2006-040 IN THE MATTER of an appeal heard on November 27, 2007, 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…

18 July 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 23 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA - ISC" for the following HS codes from USA. 23.01.10.1995.99 Inedible rendered products - Other This modification created at change of version for the following HS…