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While Ontario sleeps
June 27, 2008
27 June 2008 While Ontario sleeps The following article is excerpted from the 27 June 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”; it was written by Livio Di Matteo, a professor of economics at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Reports that Ontario may soon qualify for equalization payments have awakened…
Plenty of incentive to speculate
June 27, 2008
27 June 2008 Plenty of incentive to speculate The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. One of the marvels of recent economic developments is the surge in commodity prices. It wasn’t anticipated, but it has persisted, and the debate…
Wall St. reels on grim outlook for U.S. banks
June 27, 2008
27 June 2008 Wall St. reels on grim outlook for U.S. banks The following article is excerpted from the 27 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. … Citigroup Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co., two of the biggest names in the U.S. financial sector, were hammered in the markets on Thursday after analysts…
Business still optimistic on Doha trade agreement
June 27, 2008
27 June 2008 Business still optimistic on Doha trade agreement The following was reported on in the 27 June 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. In a joint statement, the U.S.-based National Association of Manufacturers and other groups said the World Trade Organization talks are at a crucial…
EICS / EXCOL Bulletin - Canada Day Holiday 2008
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 EICS / EXCOL Bulletin - Canada Day Holiday 2008 Tuesday 01 July is a statutory 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. Please note that the Help Desk email ONLY will be…
Potash boom lifts Prince Rupert port
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 Potash boom lifts Prince Rupert port The following article is excerpted from the 26 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The potash boom touched down in Prince Rupert, B.C., Wednesday as Canpotex Ltd. said it would build a new export terminal to boost Asian shipments of the high…
Bush to lift trade sanctions against North Korea
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 Bush to lift trade sanctions against North Korea This article is excerpted from the 26 June 2008 edition of “The Globe and Mail”. North Korea handed over a long-delayed account of its nuclear activities on Thursday, a step that will bring the North relief from U.S. sanctions but still…
Another W.T.O. Push for a New Trade Deal
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 Another W.T.O. Push for a New Trade Deal This article is excerpted from the 26 June 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. Pascal Lamy, the director general of the World Trade Organization, has called a week-long meeting of ministers next month aimed at reaching a breakthrough deal on…
CBP Commissioner Says No Further Action on First..
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 CBP Commissioner Says No Further Action on First Sale Rule at Finance Committee Hearing This article is excerpted from the 26 June 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. At a June 24 hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Ralph…
Central bank stands pat on interest rates as ....
June 26, 2008
26 June 2008 Central bank stands pat on interest rates as risks of damage to growth take a downward turn The following article is excerpted from the 26 June 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The United States Federal Reserve is leaving a key interest rate unchanged for fear of inflation. The…
Single Window Framework
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 Single Window Framework The CBSA has provided a document entitled "Single Window Framework", available for your review at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/080613_SingleWindowBackground.pdf. In this document, the CBSA provides an overview, including the benefits of the OGD Single Window…
Feeling the pinch, and exporting it
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 Feeling the pinch, and exporting it The following article is excerpted from the 25 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. When Miranda Goeltom, a senior official with Indonesia's central bank, addressed a Calgary conference on commodities and the economy last week, she outlined an…
Update to CFIA AIRS website
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" to " Refuse entry" for the following HS codes from USA for all end uses. 01.06.19.2061 Cervidae This modification created a change of version for the…
Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Ministry
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Ministry The following is excerpted from a press release issued by the PMO on June 25. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the following changes to the Ministry at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall: The Honourable David Emerson, as…
APEC's Outlook 2009 Conference: Has The US Lost ..
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 APEC's Outlook 2009 Conference: Has The US Lost Its Mojo? The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is organizing a conference: “Outlook 2009: Has The US Lost Its Mojo?” between 3-7 of November 2008 in Halifax, Saint John, Charlottetown and St. John’s. Conference details and updates are…
Funding for Queenston-Lewiston border crossing ...
June 25, 2008
25 June 2008 Federal Government delivers support for improvements to Queenston Plaza at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge crossing The following is excerpted from a press release issued by Transport Canada on June 25. The Government of Canada and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission are pleased to announce…
BSE Case Confirmed in British Colombia
June 24, 2008
24 June 2008 BSE Case Confirmed in British Colombia The following news release was issued by the CFIA on 23 June. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow in the Province of British Columbia…. The animal was detected through Canada’s…
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Alpine Aerotech Ltd.- Associate Membership App...
June 24, 2008
24 June 2008 Alpine Aerotech Ltd.- Associate Membership Application The CSCB national office has received an application for an associate membership from Alpine Aerotech Ltd. The contact is Ms. Sheilagh Reigh, Administrative Assistant. Mr. Richard Everson is the President of the company. The contact…
Canada requests WTO consultations on China's ...
June 24, 2008
24 June 2008 Canada requests WTO consultations on China's financial information services measures The following is a press release issued by DFAIT on June 20. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and Vancouver-Whistler…
D-99-06, Policy on the issuance of Phytosanitary..
June 24, 2008
24 June 2008 D-99-06 (Policy on the issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates) CFIA has issued revisions to D-99-06 (Policy on the issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates). This revision incorporates recommendations from the National Audit of Compliance to D-99-06 completed in February and March 2007…