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From its bustling downtown to character-filled neighbourhoods, Calgary boasts an exploding culinary, arts and culture scene, along with an impressive list of attractions.  Why not take advantage of your attendance at the 2024 CSCB National Conference to take in a little more of what the city has to…

(Le texte français suit le texte anglais) As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: August 27, 2024 from 5:00 am to 6:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following service may not be available for this period: CFIA…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding” and “Other end uses” originating from Norway: 05.11.99.1292.15 – Porcine (pig). 05.11.99.1293.15 – Porcine (pig).

(La version française suit la version anglaise) The CFIA National Import Service Center(NISC) phone lines are back in service. Thank you for your cooperation. Les lignes téléphoniques du Centre de service national à l’importation (CSNI) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) sont de…

(La version française suit la version anglaise) The CFIA National Import Service Center(NISC) phone lines are temporarily unavailable. We are actively working on restoring service, and we will update you with the latest information. If you require assistance, please contact the National Import…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Six new Consumer Product Safety Enforcement Summary Reports are now available on Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety website. Compliance Verification Project 2023-2024: Cosmetic Regulations - The purpose of this Compliance Verification (CV) project was to…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Tariff Policy Unit is requesting input and feedback from your area on updates to Memorandum D21-1-1: Customs Privileges for Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and Accredited International Organizations (Tariff Item No. 9808.00.00) . Please provide…

Every year the CSCB Scholarship Committee receives many outstanding applications from candidates across the country and this year was no exception. The Guy Graveline scholarship is awarded to Lucas Lu; son of Jie Meng who is employed by Geodis. Lucas is an honour roll student, achieving an average…

The EDI release requests received report for July 2024 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.85%. The following indicates the IID transactions:

Canadian National Railway, one of Canada's two main rail companies, formally notified the Teamsters union in Canada on Sunday that it would start locking out union workers early on Thursday. "Unless there is an immediate and definite resolution to the labour conflict, CN will have no choice but to…

Please be advised that Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership’s truck gates will be closed Monday September 2, 2024 for Labor Day. Veuillez prendre note, que le service de camionnage de la Société Terminaux Montréal Gateway sera fermé le lundi 2 septembre 2024 pour la Fête du Travail.

1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Government of Canada has changed the legislation regarding the importation of ammunition, other than prohibited ammunition, cartridge magazines and firearm parts (barrel and slides), by an individual or non-resident. The changes detailed below…

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-08-17 05:00 ET 2024-08-17 06:00 ET 2024-08-18 05:00 ET 2024-08-18 06:00 ET 2024-08-17 05:30 ET 2024-08-07 07:00 ET 2024-08-18 05:30 ET 2024-08-18 07:00 ET All clients…

The CSCB is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2024-2025 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course. This interactive online course emphasizes the four major customs processes in Canada: reporting, release, accounting, and payment of duties and taxes. Available in either…

US Customs and Border Protection (Buffalo Field Office), the Canadian Consulate General, and the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association are inviting CSCB members to attend a Trade Day in Buffalo, NY, on December 4, 2024. Additional details and RSVP instructions are included here .

(Le français suit) The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) has been updated with new import conditions for pet chews from Brazil. New conditions are now available for pet chews of avian, caprine, and ovine origin. Shipments already certified with previous versions of the approved certificate…

There are only 15 days left to take advantage of preferred room rates for the 2024 CSCB Annual Conference, scheduled for September 22-24, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta. Register for the conference and book by August 30, 2024, to secure your room at the stunning Westin Calgary and get ready for two days…

(Le français suit) Due to the outbreak of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States (US), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require an additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from the US after a stay of less than 60 days. This will be required as of August 14…