Trade News

11 July 2007 July 14th - temporary COG shut-down for building maintenance Members are advised that on Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 18:00 – 19:00 EDT, a building maintenance shut-down is scheduled impacting CP Intermodal’s Centralized Operations Group. Phone and email communication will not be…

11 July 2007 Update to List of Aquacultured Fish Species Members are advised that the "List of Fish Species which are, or may be, Aquacultured" has been updated and is available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/import/aquae.shtml Chum, pink, and sockeye salmon…

11 July 2007 Deadline Reminder -- Challenging the CCS Examination Individuals with an interest in challenging the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination in September 2007 are reminded that applications, with payment of $400.00, must be received in the CSCB national office by 15 July 2007…

11 July 2007 Update to Plant Protection Policy Directive (D-02-06) Members are advised that Appendix 2 "List of Regulated Countries and Regulated Areas within Canada for Swede Midge" of Directive D-02-06 "Interim Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Swede Midge (Contarinia…

11 July 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 05 was published to add an extension for fish meal 05.11.91.1995 Fish meal (including of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates). 05.11.99.1995 Fish meal (including of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates). b) Chapter…

11 July 2007 Canada pushing for increased trade with Brazil The following article is excerpted from the 11 July 2007 edition of the “globeandmail.com”. Canada wants to double trade with Brazil by 2012, tightening links in sectors ranging from agriculture and mining to air transportation and biofuels…

11 July 2007 Customs sets China C-TPAT test This article is excerpted from the 10 July 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection has approved 10 companies to perform supply chain security validations in China under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism…

11 July 2007 China beefs up food and drug rules The following article is excerpted from the 11 July 2007 edition of the Toronto Star. China's food and drug agency announced stricter rules Wednesday for approving new drugs, a day after its former head was executed for accepting bribes to approve…

11 July 2007 China posts $26.9-billion monthly trade surplus The following article is excerpted from the 10 July 2007 edtion of the “globeandmail.com” China's politically volatile trade surplus soared to a new monthly high in June, the government said Tuesday, showing that demand for Chinese goods…

10 July 2007 Little chance partnership proposal will lead to North American union The following article is excerpted from the 9 July 2007 edition of the “globeandmail.com” Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay was in town Friday, to scheme and conspire with his American and Mexican counterparts on a…

10 July 2007 Update to Plant Protection Policy Directive (D-01-01) Members are advised that Appendix 1 "List of Plant Genera Regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)" of Directive D-01-01 "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" has been revised and is…

Little chance partnership proposal will lead to North American union The following article is excerpted from the 9 July 2007 edition of the “globeandmail.com” Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay was in town Friday, to scheme and conspire with his American and Mexican counterparts on a plan to sell…

10 July 2007 ACE Exchange VI - Brooklyn, New York U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites you to participate in the ACE Exchange hosted at the New York Marriott located at 333 Adam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11202 on July 30 - August 1, 2007 where the audience can speak openly, learn about, and…

10 July 2007 acetransition.net - Communication tools for TSN Trade Support Network (TSN) is a group of trade representatives who provide input into the design and development of modernization projects, such as ACE. The CSCB President, Carol West, attends TSN meetings on members' behalf. Members are…

10 July 2007 RFID market nears $7B The following article is excerpted from the 9 July 2007 edition of the “Journal of Commerce” Strong demand for tracking of assets and people and refinements in technology are driving growth in the radio frequency identification device (RFID) market. Excluding cell…

9 July 2007 Hearing Schedule for Appeals The most recent appeals hearing schedule is available on the CITT website at http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/070709_e.asp.

9 July 2007 Update to Plant Protection Policy Directive (D-03-08) Members please be advised that Directive D-03-08 "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire)" has been revised and is available on the…

9 July 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapters 18 and 19 were published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for all countries. 18.06.90.3675.02 - Malted milk powder, flavoured or not 18.06.90.3675.03 - Milk shake mixes 18.06.90.3675.05 - Light ice cream…

9 July 2007 EDI System Outage Members please be advised that the EDI system is down. Until further notice, please present paper. At this time CFIA is unable to determine when service will be restored, however we will keep you informed as information becomes available.