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New web tool makes it easier to find permits, licences & approval information/ Un nouvel outil Web facilite la recherche de permis, de licences et d'informations sur les approbations

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is making it easier for individuals and businesses to find information on permits, licences and approvals through a new web tool - the Permissions Finder. This tool helps businesses and individuals find the information they need when conducting…

Government announces details about the implementation of Luxury Tax

Today, the Government of Canada announced clarifications to the implementation of the Luxury Tax, which was included in Bill C-19 (An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures), which received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022. First, an…

Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia - Updated

On July 14, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to prohibit the provision of 2 manufacturing services to the Russian oil, gas, chemical and manufacturing industries. Canada targeted the manufacturing sector by adding 8 new industries to Schedule 8. Full…
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CSCB Proposes Next Steps on Importer of Record/Liability

The CSCB has proposed to CBSA suggestions to manage the use of customs brokers’ Business Numbers (BNs) for casual goods in the commercial stream. This follows a recent change to the Customs Act which could impose status as Importer of Record, and liability for duty and tax payment for customs…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 14th, 2022

A) Chapter 02 was published to add a registration type and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” and with the miscellaneous codes “Fully marked” and “Unstamped” originating from Belgium. 02.07…
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Erin O’Gorman is Appointed CBSA President

Erin O’Gorman, currently Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board, becomes President of the Canada Border Services Agency, effective July 18, 2022. The CSCB welcomes her to CBSA and we look forward to working with and supporting her on issues of importance to our members, their clients, and all…

WTO circulates arbitration decision in US-Canada paper dispute

On 13 July, a WTO arbitrator issued its decision on the methodology Canada may use to fix the level of suspension of concessions or other obligations in the goods sector vis-à-vis the United States if, in the future, the US applies countervailing duties on Canadian goods based on a measure found to…

Don’t delay and miss your opportunity to apply for a CSCB Scholarship!

The CSCB is pleased to announce our continued support of member firms and their families by offering three scholarships that will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those that are just beginning their post…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 12th, 2022

A) Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human Consumption”, “In Transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Ukraine. 02.07.11.5175 - Capon, eviscerated whole. 02.07.11…

Travel Advisory – Lane closures at St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region will be making essential upgrades to its primary inspections lanes at the St. Stephen Ferry Point border crossing between July 18, 2022 to February 2023. Through this project, the existing three primary inspection lane booths will be replaced…

Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia - Updated

On July 7, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to list an additional 29 individuals who are Russian disinformation and propaganda figures and 15 entities involved in disinformation activities. Canada also prohibited the import of certain gold products from…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 11th, 2022

Chapter 09 was published to add the following OGD extension: 09.01.22.7310 - Coffee pods decaffeinated with milk powder – Organic If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.
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Registration in the CARM Client Portal

There are currently 20,486 importers registered in the CARM Client Portal and it is hopeful that when the CBSA changes the way that the affinity questions are asked that more importers will be able to register. This change is expected in August and we will keep you posted on the status. If you have…