Trade News

20 April 2005 Canada and the People’s Republic of China Conclude New Bilateral Air Agreement The following news release was issued by Transport Canada on 19 April, and is available in its entirety on their web site, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005/05-h081e.htm. Transport Minister…

20 April 2005 McGuinty urges action on border delays The following article is extracted from the 19 April 2005 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty pushed U.S. officials today to move faster to break chronic congestion at Canada's busiest border point, saying it's…

20 April 2005 Koch: Carriers next in line for revised C-TPAT criteria The following article is excerpted from the 20 April 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, fresh from issuing tougher criteria for importers wishing to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership…

20 April 2005 DHS lays groundwork for customs checkpoints in Canada The following article is extracted from the 20 April 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. Formal negotiations between the Department of Homeland Security and Canadian officials to set the parameters for a preclearance system pilot…

20 April 2005 Air Canada to expand passenger and cargo services to China The following article is excerpted from the 20 April 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. Air Canada said … it intends to take advantage of the recent Canada-China bilateral air services agreement by introducing a number of new…

20 April 2005 U.S. vigilante group eyes Canadian border The following article is extracted from the 19 April 2005 edition of the “National Post”. Members of the controversial Minuteman Project, a group of American civilians patrolling the U.S.-Mexican border for illegal immigrants, said … they are…

19 April 2005 CN-Check0305 Customs Notice – Checklist (March 2005) The Checklist of Customs Notices issued in March 2005 is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/cn-check0305/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/cn-check0305/README.html

19 April 2005 D11-4-10 China Direct Shipment Condition Exemption Order This Memorandum contains the text of the Order in Council exempting goods originating in the People’s Republic of China and claiming the benefits of the General Preferential Tariff from the direct shipping condition. This…

19 April 2005 Canada’s International Policy Statement The following is extracted from “Canada’s International Policy Statement”, released this morning by International Trade Canada. The document in its entirety is available on the ITC web site, at: http://webapps.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/MinPub/Publication…

19 April 2005 Mr. Peterson's Trade Policy Day Speech The following is an excerpt from a speech given by the Honourable Jim Peterson, PC, MP, Minister of International Trade, on Trade Policy Day. The speech in its entirety is available on the ITC web site, at: http://webapps.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/MinPub…

19 April 2005 Revision to Directive D-95-03, “Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar L.) – Plant Protection Policy for Ships” Appendix 3, “List of Ships that Visited Russian Far East Ports during the 2004 High Risk Period” of Directive D-95-03 has been revised, and is available on the CFIA web site at…

19 April 2005 Revision to Directive D-01-01, “Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum” Appendix 2, “Areas Regulated for the Control of Phytophthora ramorum associated with Sudden Oak Death” of Directive D-0-01 has been revised to include “Switzerland”. This appendix…

19 April 2005 Important Changes to CN’s Appointment/Reservation Process The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. Members are asked to please review the summary of the consolidation of CN's Appointment and Reservation Process at CN's Montreal and Brampton Intermodal terminals. It…

19 April 2005 Bridge and tunnel operators' association fears economic damage from US passport requirements The following article is excerpted from the 19 April 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The Bridge & Tunnel Operators Association has expressed their concern that the…

19 April 2005 CPR begins capacity expansion in western Canada The following article is excerpted from the 18 April 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Canadian Pacific has begun a major expansion of the track network in its western corridor extending from the Prairie region to the…

19 April 2005 GAO says impasse continues over Free Trade Area of the Americas The following article is excerpted from the 19 April 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report saying the impasse over stalled negotiations for an agreement…

19 April 2005 Border plans give Tourism Minister the chills The following article is excerpted from the 19 April 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Jim Bradley likes open borders. As an ardent sports fan, he travels frequently to Buffalo and other U.S. cities to attend games and it's always a…

18 April 2005 ACI Supplementary Cargo Reporting PRD The Electronic Commerce Unit has provided the CSCB with electronic copies of the new ACI Supplementary PRD for Phase 2 of ACI-EDI reporting. These documents encompass information relevant to the reporting of ACI EDI Supplementary Cargo Reports for…

18 April 2005 Former EU trade chief ahead in race to lead WTO The following article is excerpted from the 15 April 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Former European Union trade chief Pascal Lamy took the lead… in the race to head the World Trade Organization after a first round of…