Trade News

4 December 2007 CP Message: Canadian Statutory Holiday Service Request Process Christmas Holiday Operations – ALL CUSTOMER SWITCHING (Note times are local and may vary depending on operating conditions) CPR train operations will be shut down as normal in recognition of the Christmas holiday. This…

4 December 2007 CP Message: United States Statutory Holiday Service Request Process Christmas Holiday Operations – ALL CUSTOMER SWITCHING (Note times are local and may vary depending on operating conditions) CPR train operations will be shut down as normal in recognition of the Christmas holiday…

4 December 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 30 was published to add a new OGD extension. 30.02.10.1095.14 Bulk ruminant serum (other than bovine), plasma or derivatives, dried or liquid B) Chapter 63 was published to add new OGD extensions. 63.05.32.0001 - Flexible intermediate bulk…

4 December 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 31 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "REFER TO CFIA - ISC" for the following HS codes: 31.01.00.1810.01 Avian (bird) - pure manure, processed and packaged. 31.01.00.1810.02 Bovine (cattle) - pure manure…

4 December 2007 Economic train wreck in the U.S. The following article is extracted from the 4 December 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. After subprime, decoupling just might be the most overused word of the year in economics…. Here's the theory: Forget the notion that the global economy closely…

4 December 2007 Was $1.10 too good to last? The following article was extracted from the 3 December 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Just four weeks ago, the Canadian dollar seemed to be in the grips of an irrational frenzy as oil-fuelled speculation pushed the loonie past $1.10 (U.S.). By…

4 December 2007 Canada and the United States sign memorandum of cooperation leading to increased border capacity and an efficient and secure Detroit-Windsor corridor The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and United States Secretary of Transportation…

4 December 2007 Consultation on Tariff Elimination on Barite The following is a notice from Sean Clarke, International Trade Policy Division at the Department of Finance. I am writing to seek your views on a request that the Department has received to eliminate the tariff on barite. This product is…

4 December 2007 Proposal to amend tariff on certain fabrics used in the manufacture of linings The following is a notice from Sean Clarke, International Trade Policy Division at the Department of Finance. I am writing to seek your views on a request that the Department has received to eliminate the…

4 December 2007 Economic Update from the Canadian Chambers of Commerce Today, the Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate - the target for the overnight rate - by one quarter of a percentage point to 4.25%. This marks the first cut since April 2004. Prior to today's rate decision, analysts were…

4 December 2007 Canadian dollar tumbles after rate cut The following article is excerpted from the 4 December 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar hit its lowest level since September after the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate Tuesday, citing a worsening U.S. housing market…

4 December 2007 Travelers Reminded of New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008 This news release was issued by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency on 3 December 2007. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public…

4 December 2007 GATT/WTO at 60: WTO World Trade Report examines six decades of multilateralism in trade On 1 January 2008, the multilateral trading system will celebrate its 60th anniversary. This year's World Trade Report celebrates this landmark anniversary with an in-depth look at the GATT and…

4 December 2007 Aerospace Industry seeks to standardize C-TPAT process This article is extracted from the 4 December 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The Aerospace Industries Association has set up a program to coordinate supply chain security for aerospace companies and make it easier to comply…

3 December 2007 EICS Help Desk NOT Available The EICS/EXCOL Telephone Help Desk is not available today Monday, 3 December 2007. The E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored until 16:00 EST. [email protected] [email protected]

3 December 2007 CN Message: Brampton Imports CN has increased available Gate Appointments for pickups at the Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT) for today Monday December 3rd. We would strongly encourage you to pick-up your loads today as we expect higher than normal train arrivals into BIT.

3 December 2007 November 2007 Softwood Lumber Quotas Members are advised that the correction period for November Softwood Lumber permits ends at 20:00 EST Monday 10 December 2007. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of…

3 December 2007 Court Imposes Hefty Fine For Undeclared Fish Imported From Fiji On October 3, 2007, Kohinoor Grocery Ltd., a BC company, entered a guilty plea in Provincial Court to one count of violating Section 6.(2)(e) of the Fish Inspection Regulations. As a result, the company was imposed a $20…

3 December 2007 Finding new posts for unarmed guards could prove costly This article is excerpted from the 3 December 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Ottawa is facing a multimillion-dollar bill to find work for border guards who can't - or won't - carry guns, newly released documents show. The…

3 December 2007 Importation of U.S. Vehicles by Canadians: Government of Canada to clarify and ease the process of importing with amendments to regulations The following is excerpted from the 30 November 2007 news release by Transport Canada. The Government of Canada is proposing an amendment to the…