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6 February 2006 Minister of Public Safety Appointed Just minutes ago, the announcement was made that Mr. Stockwell Day, PC, MP will become the Minister of Public Safety. Mr. Day’s portfolio includes the Canada Border Services Agency. Mr. Day was elected to the House of Commons in 2000, and was re…

6 February 2006 Message from CBSA re K84 Monthly Payment The following message is from the CBSA. Members will recall the previous messages from the CSCB on 1 and 2 February concerning this extension. The CBSA is extending the monthly K84 payment due date for the billing period of January 25, 2006 to…

6 February 2006 The IFCBA World Conference is the premier gathering of global customs professionals. Held only every two years, the IFCBA Conference is a “must-attend” event for those who deal with Customs and border issues on a daily basis and who must develop business plans with up to date…

3 February 2006 D2-5-5 Progressive Clearance at Airports Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 15 September 2000 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of…

3 February 2006 SIMA Re-investigation respecting certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate. The CBSA has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate originating in or…

3 February 2006 D2-2-1 Settlers’ Effects Tariff Item 9807.00.00 Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 2 October 2001 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing…

3 February 2006 Cruise ship pre-arrival notice BSF136 Form BSF136, Cruise Ship Pre-Arrival Notice, is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf136/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf136/README.html

3 February 2006 D2-6-4 Travellers’ Baggage Procedures Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 27 February 2002 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of this…

3 February 2006 D2-3-2 Former Residents of Canada Tariff Item No. 9805.00.00 Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 2 October 2001 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in…

3 February 2006 U.S. insecure about Canadian border The following article is excerpted from the 2 February 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. U.S. officials said they're slightly more worried about the border with Canada than Mexico when it comes to terrorists crossing into the United States. “My…

3 February 2006 U.S. Customs and Border Protection has Seized $10 Million in Misdescribed Textile Products since October The following is extracted from a news release issued by the US Customs and Border Protection on 2 February 2006. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seized more than $10…

2 February 2006 D2-5-6 Aircrew Reporting Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 2 December 1998 are the most recent, and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of this memorandum…

2 February 2006 D2-5-1 Charter Access to Airports Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 13 October 2000 are the most recent, and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of this…

2 February 2006 D2-5-0 Legislative Requirements for the Presentation of Persons Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 4 January 1999 are the most recent, and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in…

2 February 2006 Arming border guards a prickly issue The following article is excerpted from the 2 February 2006 edition of the “Toronto Star”. An unspecified number of border guards in British Columbia left their posts last week upon learning that armed murder suspects from California were making a…

1 February 2006 CPR Customer Bulletin: January 31, 2006 The following bulletin is from Canadian Pacific Railway. Please refer to CPR’s Customer Bulletin dated September 16, 2004 – included. CPR does not accept guarantee’s that indicate specific date closures or dollar value limitations. Please note…

1 February 2006 Cruise Ship Information from CFIA An information package on submission and clearance of meat for cruise ships, through the CFIA’s Import Service Centres, has been provided by CFIA’s Western Area Import Co-ordinator, Nerissa Allen. Members with questions can contact Ms. Allen at 604…

1 February 2006 B240 Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement – Certificate of Origin The Canada-Chile FTA Certificate of Origin (with English instructions) is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b240/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b240/README.html

1 February 2006 D2-5-3 Travellers Requiring Mobility Assistance at Canadian International Airports Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 27 September 2000 are the most recent, and will be revised for organizational changes and/or…