Trade News

28 January 2008 Canada-Peru: Conclusion of free trade negotiations The following news release was issued on 26 January 2008 by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler…

28 January 2008 Incorrect Delivery Address on “Request for Release” The following message is from Nerissa Allen, Co-ordinator of CFIA’s Western Area Imports. Ms. Allen can be reached at 604.666.8813, or by e-mail at [email protected] . We have noticed a number of recent entries being submitted…

28 January 2008 Update: Document requirements for travel to the US The following note is frm the Acting Director General of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative at CBSA. The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on recent developments related to the Western Hemisphere Travel…

28 January 2008 Elimination of FIRST On 15 January CBSA issued a GEMDES message reminding members of the elimination of the FIRST option ( http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=16863 ). As there appears to be some confusion about the January 31 date, CBSA has issued an ACROSS TIP for the…

28 January 2008 CN BIT AGS - Registration - Extended Hours Jan 29th to Feb 2 Registration hours will be extended this week as follows at BIT: Tuesday Jan. 29th 07:00 to 18:00 AND 21:00 to 00:01 Wednesday Jan 30th 07:00 to 18:00 AND 21:00 to 00:01 Thursday Jan 31st & Friday Feb 1st 07:00 to 17:00…

28 January 2008 Certain carbon steel welded pipe - Notice of Initiation of Investigations The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on January 23, 2008, under the S pecial Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certaincarbon steel welded…

28 January 2008 WTO chief: Recession fears could fuel protectionism This article is excerpted from the 25 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Pascal Lamy, chief of the World Trade Organization, said Friday that concerns about a possible economic recession may raise the risk of trade…

28 January 2008 GAO Calls for More and Better Data on Effectiveness of Container Security Initiative This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2008 edition of “WorldTrade/Interactive”. The Government Accountability Office released recently a report indicating that U.S. Customs and Border…

28 January 2008 Commerce Dept. to expand export control list This article is excerpted from the 28 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security will issue regulations in the near future to expand the list of foreign “entities” that are…

26 January 2008 Removal of company from CN-Certified List Effective immediately, the following company is no longer considered a CN-Certified loading company. Canadian Steel Network 6445a Kennedy Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2W4 Please be advised that CN is no longer accepting containers loaded by…

25 January 2008 Nutrition labelling transition period As of December 12, 2007, the nutrition labelling transition period has passed. The CFIA website has been updated to reflect these changes in the following documents: Chapter 5 - 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising http://www.inspection…

25 January 2008 Weather Advisory - CN Network The following message is from CN’s Customer Service Director. Recent cold weather conditions across Western Canada and the Northern U.S. are currently affecting transit times for customer shipments moving along the rail corridor that separates Winnipeg…

25 January 2008 Update for National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) The information on the National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) has been updated. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/aqua/aquae.shtml The following items have been updated: Aquatic Animal Health Export Program…

25 January 2008 EDI Offices 24/7 Message EDI08-002 The following file contains an updated version of the 24/7contact information for all border offices. Please note the change in phone numbers for the Windsor area. http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/edioffices724.doc

25 January 2008 Hearing Schedules and Decisions Pending Updated The list of hearing schedule for appeals has been updated on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/index_e.asp As well, the list of decisions pending is also updated, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals…

25 January 2008 Minister Emerson to sign Free Trade Agreement between Canada and European Free Trade Association in Davos, Switzerland The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, will participate in a…

25 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published with new OGD extensions. 08.05.10.4038.01 - Oranges - without leaves and branches (fresh) 08.05.10.4038.02 - Oranges - with leaves and branches (fresh) 08.05.20.4038.01 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines…

25 January 2008 Dodge sees slump but no recession The following article is excerpted from the 24 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's economy has bottomed out and won't drop into a recession even though the United States' easily could, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said…

25 January 2008 Throughout Asia, Exporters Brace for Tremors From a U.S. Pullback This article is excerpted from the 25 January 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. Asian exporters are already feeling the effects of an American economic downturn — effects that may be magnified by a weak dollar…

25 January 2008 Recession likely underway, says Global insight This article is excerpted from the 24 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. There is a 60-percent chance a “real recession” is underway, the director of maritime services for consultant Global Insight told a gathering of…