Trade News

8 March 2007 Canada Revenue Agency Service Interruption The following notice was posted by the CRA on 7 March 2007. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is experiencing electronic system difficulties that prevent the public from accessing some electronic services such as NETFILE, TELEFILE and EFILE. We…

8 March 2007 U.S., Canada Create New Herbicide Label The following article is extracted from the 8 March 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. Environmental regulators in the United States and Canada have developed a joint label for farm chemicals that officials say could save American farmers…

8 March 2007 NCBFAA objects to scan-all This article is excerpted from the 8 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said it opposes a new Senate amendment requiring scanning of all U.S.-bound containers. In a letter to Max…

7 March 2007 Information Update – Testing for Mercury in Canned Tuna Update - Health Canada advises specific groups to limit their consumption of canned albacore tuna Canada is a world leader when it comes to monitoring and limiting exposure to mercury. As part of its mandate of ensuring a safe food…

7 March 2007 BSE in North America - Latest Information The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) comprehensive investigation of Canada's latest case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is nearing completion. CFIA investigators have confirmed the animal was born in 2000 and was at least six…

7 March 2007 Cheese Quota Holders’ List 2007 The Cheese Quota Holders’ List for 2007 is now available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/cheeseqhlist07-en.asp

7 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published with new OGD extensions – this list is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiaogdextensionsmarch72007.pdf Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. Members with questions should…

7 March 2007 Seminar on HS Classification in GTA The CSCB Toronto Region will present a seminar on HS Classification on 20 March 2007, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 6257 Airport Road, Mississauga. The event will take place between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The presenter will be Joe Rose of W.G. McKay…

7 March 2007 Spring Thaw Message from CN TO ALL CUSTOMERS SHIPPING TO/FROM THE PROVINCES OF QUEBEC and NEW BRUNSWICK: The 2007 spring thaw period is coming fast for the Provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Please be advised that it is imperative that the weight of the loads be reduced as per the…

7 March 2007 CN-CHECK FEB 07 Customs Notices – Checklist (February 2007) The checklist of Customs Notices issued in February is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_feb_07/README.html

7 March 2007 D0-CHECKLIST D Series Table of Contents and Checklist The D Series Table of Contents and Checklist has been updated to February, 2007 at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html

7 March 2007 Online Tax Services Suspended by CRA The following news release was issued by the Canada Revenue Agency on 6 March. Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Michel Dorais today instructed some computer applications related to personal income tax filing to be temporarily halted…

7 March 2007 Port of Vancouver struggles with container backlog This article is excerpted from the 6 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. It will be four to six weeks before a backlog of 13,250 containers is cleared from two terminals at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia. But Chris…

7 March 2007 Experts predict flat 2007 for economy and global trade This article is excerpted from the 7 March 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Industry analysts, insiders and experts are forecasting a flat year for the economy and global trade in 2007, with an expected upturn next year. Business…

6 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 28 was published - new OGD extension. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 28.35.25.1003 Dicalcium phosphate other than animal origin

6 March 2007 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Expiry No. LE-2006-003 NOTICE OF EXPIRY OF ORDER The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that its order made on January 10, 2003, in Expiry…

6 March 2007 New scan-all amendment coming The following article is excerpted from the 6 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Scanning all containers before they depart foreign ports for the United States is an idea that refuses to die. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is expected Tuesday to…

5 March 2007 CFIA Responds to Contaminated Feed The following news release was issued on 2 March by the CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has placed precautionary movement restrictions on cattle from nine farms in Saskatchewan because they received feed that did not meet Canada’s…

5 March 2007 The Certified Customs Specialist Designation We have recently made some changes to the CCS program which will strengthen the CCS designation through broader access, reinforce the value of the CCS designation as the industry standard, and underline the commitment to excellence that the…