Trade News

27 June 2006 GST Rate on 1 July 2006 The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at CBSA. Please be advised that effective July 1, 2006 the normal rate for GST will be reduced to 6%. B3 entry accounting documents and any adjustments thereto, with a date of release on or after July 1…

27 June 2006 Canada and Ontario Improving Highway 401 in London The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 26 June; the news release is found at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h064e.htm. The governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of…

27 June 2006 Transportation Planning and Modal Integration Project Announced The following is excerpted from a news release issued on 26 June by Transport Canada; the release is available at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h057e.htm. The government has announced awards of more…

27 June 2006 EU won’t make new farm offer This article is extracted from the 27 June 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The European Union will make no new proposals for tariff reductions on farm products when the World Trade Organization convenes Thursday in Geneva, casting doubt on hopes…

26 June 2006 Connectivity Restored Connectivity to EICS using the PKI Certificates seems to be restored. The problem with the PKI Directory Service has not been "closed" and is subject to further testing, but it looks like it has been resolved. You may resume business as usual.

26 June 2006 Outage on 1 and 2 July for CFIA-EDI System This message is sent by the Electronic Commerce Unit on behalf of the CFIA. Please note that the CFIA-EDI system will not be available from Saturday July 1, 2006 at 03:00am (Eastern Time) until Sunday July 2, 2006 at 8:00pm. During this period…

26 June 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to streamline requirements for all countries except continental United States. / Le chapitre 06 a été publié pour simplifier les exigences pour tous les pays sauf la zone continentale des États-Unis. 06.02.10 - Unrooted cuttings and…

26 June 2006 Canada Day Holiday Monday, 3 July is a designated government holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available for normal hours. The Help Desk email will be monitored between 08:00 - 16:00 (EST) for…

26 June 2006 CCS Course Applications for 2006-2007 Your clients count on you to manage critical business transactions with care, knowledge, and expertise, at a time when knowledge and expertise are more important than ever before. One way to demonstrate that knowledge is by investing in educated…

26 June 2006 July 4th - CN Terminal operating hours Independence Day, Tuesday, July 04, 2006 (USA) Memphis hours corrected. Note: All Canadian Terminals Normal Operation July 04 U.S. Terminals: DETROIT ------- GATE: CLOSED AUBURN ------ GATE: 00:001 - 23:59 SECURITY ON DUTY CHICAGO (CHIINT) -------…

26 June 2006 EICS Connectivity Interruption The EICB is experiencing disruptions with connectivity to the EICS. The issue rests with the PKI Directory Service, which is currently unavailable. Please do not attempt to login until advised and stop sending any EDI traffic, as repeated attempts may…

26 June 2006 Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006 – 30 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 – Japan This directive includes the following changes: Update to the export requirements of natural casings (ruminants and pork) to Japan, nad is foujd on the CFIA web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia…

26 June 2006 Canada and Ontario Improving Roads in Windsor-Detroit Gateway The following is extracted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 23 June 2006. The governments of Canada and Ontario, in partnership with the City of Windsor, … announced $357,000 in road improvements on Huron…

23 June 2006 The Canada Border Services Agency and the World Customs Organization The RCCDG and the meeting of the WCO Members of the Americas Region The following news release was issued by the CBSA on 22 June 2006, and is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/wco/rccdg-e.html The IX…

23 June 2006 The Second CCS Quiz -- The Clock is Ticking Down… There are seven more days until the end of the second free CCS quiz for 2006. All responses must be received by 2:00 pm EST on Friday, 30 June. CCS designates can access the quiz from the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/index_e.cfm…

23 June 2006 Improving Highway 401 in Essex County The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 22 June 2006; it is found in its entirety at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h055e.htm. Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities…

23 June 2006 Border passport requirement will be delayed, Canada told The following article is extracted from the 23 June 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. There are growing signs that the U.S. government will be forced to delay the Jan. 1, 2007, implementation of the passport requirement for air…

22 June 2006 E530 Administrative Acquittal Certificate This form, used by carriers to note lost or unaccounted goods, is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e530/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e530/README.html

22 June 2006 CN645 Post Audit Privileges – Air Carriers CN645 outlines the changes in procedure for air carriers under the Post Audit System. This Notice is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn645/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn645/README.html

22 June 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 16 was published with new OGD extensions. / Le chapitre 16 a été publié avec des nouvelles extensions AGM. 16.02.49.5221.00 - Wild boar - ready-to-eat/Sanglier - prêt-à-manger 16.02.49.5221.01 - Entrees dinners/Entrées dîners 16.02.49.5221.02 -…