Trade News

16 February 2007 CN Service Update, 15 February 2007 The UTU has refused a CN offer to re-start bargaining and end the strike by conductors and yard-service employees. The CN proposal addressed the main concerns recently raised by UTU officials. It included an offer by CN to withdraw its legal…

16 February 2007 CPR Customer Bulletin: Acceptance of empty tank containers at CPR terminals Effective February 25, 2007, please note that tank containers will not be accepted in CPR terminals without rail billing instructions, either by means of EDI Billing or a paper Bill Of Lading (BOL). In no…

16 February 2007 Scheduled maintenance outage, 17 and 18 February 2007 The following is a message to all Electronic Commerce clients from the Canada Border Services Agency. EDI Mailbox outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, the mailboxes between ACROSS and CCS/CADEX will be…

16 February 2007 BSF153 Traveller’s API/PNR Information Request This form to permit travelers to Canada to request access their passenger information has undergone its annual review, without any changes, and is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf153/README.html

16 February 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 10 and 12 were were published to streamline requirements. This resulted in version changes for a number of requirements (United States and some other countries). Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 10.01 - Wheat and…

16 February 2007 Seminar in CSCB Toronto Region, “CBSA International Import Security: Import and Export Initiatives” Members are asked to note that, due to insufficient registration, this event has been cancelled.

15 February 2007 2007 Ice Cream Quota Holders List The 2007 Ice Cream Quota Holders List is available on the DFAIT web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/icecreamqhlist07-en.asp

15 February 2007 BSF658 NEXUS Application The NEXUS application form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf658/README.html

15 February 2007 2007 Yogurt Quota Holders List The 2007 Yogurt Quota Holders List is available on the DFAIT web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/yogourtQHList06-en.asp

15 February 2007 Salmonella outbreak in the United States linked to Peanut Butter The following news release was issued by the CFIA on 14 February. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) are closely following an investigation by U.S. authorities into…

15 February 2007 CPR Customer Bulletin: Update - Winter Storm Disrupts Operations in North Eastern United States A severe winter storm hit the Eastern United States yesterday evening bringing snow accumulations of between 24 and 36 inches to the affected areas. As with other modes, Canadian Pacific…

15 February 2007 Seminar in CSCB Toronto Region, “CBSA International Import Security: Import and Export Initiatives” The CSCB Toronto Region is pleased to announce its first seminar for 2007. The title is “CBSA International Import Security: Import and Export Initiatives”, and this event will take…

15 February 2007 Waterproof Rubber Footwear, Expiry No. LE-2006-001 IN THE MATTER OF a notice of expiry, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on October 18, 2002, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-005 (as…

15 February 2007 CN says UTU refuses to re-start bargaining, end strike during new negotiations The following message was issued this afternoon by CN Rail. CN said the United Transportation Union (UTU) general chairmen today refused a comprehensive company offer from CN President and Chief Executive…

15 February 2007 Eastern coalition plan called flawed The following article is excerpted from the 15 February 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A proposed economic union between most of Atlantic Canada and parts of Quebec and the northeast United States is being dismissed as "unrealistic" and…

15 February 2007 Tighter security in works for air cargo, passengers This article is extracted from the 13 February 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Transport Canada is moving "aggressively" on a report from the global aviation authority that calls for beefed-up air security through improved…

15 February 2007 The Canada Revenue Agency offers business tax help on Saturdays The following news release was issued by the Canada Revenue Agency on 14 February 2007. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide service on its business enquiries telephone lines on two Saturdays, February 17, and…

15 February 2007 COAC: “10+2” security filing should lead to early customs entry This article is excerpted from the 15 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. When the U.S. government later this year mandates that importers file information about their overseas shipments before the vessel…

14 February 2007 CN07-005 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Carriers and Service Providers Export Reporting Revised Appendices This Notice notifies the exporting community that appendices A and B of the MOU have been revised, and this updated information supersedes information provided in…