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(La version française suit le texte anglais) This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), draft revision to recommendation and draft specification for a IPPC Guide recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat…

CSCB President & CEO Carol West is delighted to share two major announcements with members, CSCB stakeholders, and CBSA colleagues. In recognition of the extraordinary leadership of Melanie Bedard as the CSCB lead on CARM, Melanie will be exclusively dedicated to CARM, moving forward. Following a…

The CFIA has determined that the inspection system of Mexico in relation to processing poultry for export to Canada no longer provides at least the same level of protection as that provided under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations. Therefore, the CFIA has decided to suspend the use of…

Port workers across British Columbia formally went on strike on Saturday after negotiations supported by federal mediators failed to produce a deal to keep more than 7,000 employees on the job. The BC Maritime Employers Association issued a statement saying talks with the International Longshore and…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions and registration type list for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Croatia: 02.03.11 – Fresh or chilled: carcasses and half-carcasses…

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 CSCB National Conference will be held from Sunday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 7, 2023. We will be holding our conference in the heart of the “Quartier des Spectacles” in Montreal, Quebec, where we will deliver not only a superb business program…

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Decision Ottawa, June 30, 2023 On June 15, 2023 pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the…

1. This notice is to advise that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force for Brunei on July 12, 2023. As a result, eligible Bruneian goods imported into Canada are entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment as of July 12, 2023. 2. For more…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the China Fish and Seafood Export Requirements Library webpage to provide clarification on the inclusion of fishing area information on the Origin and Hygiene Certificate for live fish intended for export for human consumption from Canada to the…

CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for Canada Day Due to the Canada Day holiday, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted Saturday, July 1, 2023 to Tuesday, July 4, 2023 will appear on the Daily Notice of Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Thank you for…

On January 6, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published directive D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada which includes details on the new shipborne dunnage program. At the time of publication the implementation deadline of the directive was July 6, 2023…

Canada's small business optimism index has taken a dip in June after rising for seven consecutive months. Future price increases are on a quick downwards trend. Provincial picture Over the long term, all provinces but Saskatchewan (47.8) report optimism levels above 50. PEI (77.8) is still leading…

Due to the July 1st, 2023 statutory holiday, the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be closed on Monday, July 03, 2023. However, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. The exchange rates from Saturday, July 1st, 2023 through Tuesday…

The union representing port workers in British Columbia says it has issued 72-hour strike notice and its members are ready to walk off the job on Saturday. In a statement issued at 8 a.m. Wednesday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) said workers are now prepared to walk…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings from the United States, South Korea and China and the amounts of subsidy of certain copper pipe fittings from China. The re-investigation will now…

This notice is to advise Trade Chain Partners (importers and brokers) that the Single Window (SW), Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and EDI legacy release service options, i.e., PARS, RMD, cannot be used to obtain release of goods classified under Tariff Chapters 98 and 99 if the chapter specific…