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E672 CANPASS Application Form The CANPASS application is available in two formats, one of which is fillable, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e672/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e672/README.html

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to separate Belgium from the EU list for the import of pigeons and doves. 01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days old/Pigeons et colombes de plus de 3 jours 01.06.39.2099 - Pigeons and doves less than 3 days old/Pigeons et colombes de moins…

Westin Tremblant Reservations for Annual Conference In only two months time, CSCB conference delegates will be gathering in Mont Tremblant for the 2005 national conference. September is a very busy time in the Tremblant region so we strongly encourage you to book your accommodation immediately…

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 19 was published with a new extension. 19.05.90.6022 - Fish snack: chips prepared from fish. /Amuse-gueule au poisson : Croustilles fabriquées à partir de poisson

Notice from CN re NHB Switching Charges at Port of Montreal Please be advised that effective August 1, 2005, the NHB switching charges at the Port of Montreal will be $14 CDN ($12 USD) for a 20' container and $28 CDN ($23 USD) for a 40'or 45' container. This applies to both loads and empties.

5 July 2005 Progress in Vancouver strike The following article is excerpted from the 5 July 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. There was progress reported in negotiations as a strike by 1,200 container truckers at the Port of Vancouver … entered its second week. Twenty-seven hours of talks…

Report on the Production in Canada of Certain Fibres, Yarns and Apparel Fabrics, MN-2004-002 These reports are found on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/refer/reports/mn2e002_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/refer/reports/mn2e002_e.asp

SIMA Index for July 2005 The monthly SIMA index for July, 2005 is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

Message from CN regarding Storage in Western Canada The following message is from the Vice President of Intermodal at CN. During the last few months CN has been reviewing storage capability at it's Western Canadian Terminals . There have been a number of instances in the past year where the number…

Senate approves CAFTA The following article is excerpted from the 1 July 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The U.S. Senate approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement by a vote of 54-45 late Thursday, clearing the second to last hurdle to implementation. The House of Representatives…

Message from CN re Terminal Gate Hours Changed in Winnipeg Please be advised of the changes in hrs. for the Winnipeg Intermodal Terminal. Starting Monday July 11th, gates at WIT will now open at 05:30 Monday to Friday, instead of 05:00. Monday - Friday : 05:30 - 23:00 hours Saturday : 08:00 - 17:00…

Beef and Veal Quota Holders’ List, 2005 The Beef and Veal Quota Holders’ list for 2005 is available on the ITC web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList05-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList05-en.asp

Re-organization of CFIA Import Inspection Services in Prairies and Pacific Regions The following note is from Nerissa Allen, Western Area Import Co-ordinator at the CFIA. Ms. Allen can be reached at [email protected] or 604-666-8813. This policy change will initially affect the prairie…

Laminate Flooring, Inquiry No. NQ-2004-006 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING OF LAMINATE FLOORING ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, FRANCE, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND THE…

Amended Chapters for Tariff Amendment Package T2005-3 The CBSA have provided copies of those chapters amended in package T2005-3. These are available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/chap99june2005.pdf http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/chap52june2005.pdf http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo…

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Contingency Plan for the Highway Carrier Service Withdrawal Currently Affecting the Port of Vancouver The following information is from Anthony Krilow, Program Services Officer in the CBSA Pacific Region. Mr. Krilow can be reached at 604-666-8665 and by e-mail at…

Press Release from the World Customs Organization The following is excerpted from the press release issued by the World Customs Organization on 29 June 2005. The WCO Council, collectively representing the World Customs Organization’s 166 Members, met for their 105th/106th sessions at WCO…