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7 November 2007 More terminology The following article is extracted from Frank Reynolds’ “Export ABCs” column in the 7 November 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. In an earlier column, I covered export terminology. It's a popular subject, and prompts this column covering more international…

6 November 2007 Security and prosperity? This article is extracted from the 6 November 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez seemed almost embarrassed as he paused during a speech last week to set the record straight about his country's Security and Prosperity…

6 November 2007 Items 105 to 113 – Turkey and Turkey Products Serial No.724 31 October 2007 The Notice regarding TRQ’s for turkey and turkey products for 2008 is available on the FAITC web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/notices/ser724-en.asp

6 November 2007 Peerless Clothing Inc. (Nonwovens of Polyester and Viscose Rayone Staple Fibres, Request No. TR-2007-001) Recommendation issued November 6, 2007 Recommendation In light of the foregoing, the Tribunal hereby recommends to the Minister that tariff relief be granted as soon as possible…

Security and prosperity? This article is extracted from the 6 November 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez seemed almost embarrassed as he paused during a speech last week to set the record straight about his country's Security and Prosperity Partnership with…

6 November 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 12 was published to add a release recommendation of "Refer to CFIA-ISC" with a Canada Customs Invoice for the following HS Code for various U.S. states. 12.14.90.0192.01 - Alfalfa hay

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 12 was published to add a release recommendation of "Refer to CFIA-ISC" with a Canada Customs Invoice for the following HS Code for various U.S. states. 12.14.90.0192.01 - Alfalfa hay

6 November 2007 Action Plan for Import Safety: A roadmap for continual improvement An updated action plan for American import safety was introduced by a US government Interagency Working Group on Import Safety, and is found in its entirety at http://www.importsafety.gov/report/actionplan.pdf. A…

5 November 2007 Tariff Notice – TN-26 TN-26, dated 30 October 2007, is now available on the CBSA web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2008/tn26-eng.ht… This Departmental Consolidation is based on information available at the time of publishing. Any changes made to the…

5 November 2007 CITT Hearing Schedule and Decisions Pending The following information is available from the CITT. Hearing schedule: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/071105_e.asp Decisions pending: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

5 November 2007 CP Customer Bulletin: US Holiday Service Request Process – Carload Switching – Thanksgiving Holiday NOV. 22 & 23rd, 2007 This message applies to all US facilities that receive inbound and outbound carload switching services as per local service operating schedules. This memo does not…

5 November 2007 CBSA’s Response to the Auditor General’s Report The following letter to CSCB President Carol West is from Mr. Alain Jolicoeur, President of the CBSA. Mr. Jolicoeur’s letter is in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Keeping the Border Open and Secure”, issued last week…

5 November 2007 Shoppers seeking bargains clog Canada-U.S. border The following article is excerpted from the 5 November 2007 edition of “g\lobeandmail.com”. Canada's record-high dollar…. kept Ontario-U.S. border crossings extremely busy with shoppers through the weekend. Canada Border Services…

5 November 2007 How the border can grind to a halt This article is excerpted from the 5 November 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. With perverse determination, Washington is heaping new delays and new fees on firms that operate across the Canada-U.S. border. Trucks, many with in-time deliveries…

5 November 2007 Canada's border gaps This article is excerpted from the 4 November 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Since 9/11 Canada has poured a lot of resources into hardening our borders against unwelcome visitors, crime, contraband and terror. Currently the Canada Border Services Agency…

5 November 2007 Members’ views requested on Dominican Republic and CARIDOM Negotiations This past summer, the Government of Canada announced the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Dominican Republic on June 7, 2007, and with the CARICOM Member States, on July 19, 2007. Please…

5 November 2007 Proposed GST/HST Rate Reduction in 2008 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published GST/HST Notice 226 concerning the proposed reduction in the GST/HST rate in 2008. This notice is found on the CRA web site, at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gi/notice226/notice226-e.html

CBSA’s Response to the Auditor General’s Report The following letter to CSCB President Carol West is from Mr. Alain Jolicoeur, President of the CBSA. Mr. Jolicoeur’s letter is in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Keeping the Border Open and Secure”, issued last week. Articles concerning Ms…