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Labour Minister sends Rail negotiations to Binding Arbitration

August 23, 2024
At midnight on August 22nd, both of Canada’s major Rail Lines locked out two of their worker unions due to contract negotiations breaking down, effectively shutting down major freight and passenger transport across Canada. Less than 24 hours later, Honorable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour of…
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Alberta Customs and Freight Ltd. – CSCB Membership Application

August 22, 2024
We received an application for membership from Alberta Customs and Freight Ltd. The CSCB contact is Trevor Bye, Owner, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in August 2024. The contact information follows: Alberta Customs and Freight Ltd. 56 Mount Copper Green SE Calgary, AB T2Z…

CSCB 2024 National Conference – make the most of your time in Calgary

August 22, 2024
The 2024 CSCB National Conference runs from September 22-24, 2024, but there are opportunities to kick off the fun a little earlier—or stay a little longer—to take advantage of what Calgary’s vibrant sports and cultural scene has to offer. Here are just a few of the events happening in Calgary…
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CBSA BCCC message regarding possible trade chain disruptions

August 22, 2024
Le texte français suit le texte anglais. As of 00:01, August 22, 2024 both Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have officially locked out their unionized workforces representing conductors, locomotive engineers, yard workers, and rail traffic controllers. To help…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 22nd, 2024

August 22, 2024
Chapter 02 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 Chile: 02.04.10 – Carcasses and half-carcasses of…

Public consultations on Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement commence

August 22, 2024
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a high-standard, high-ambition agreement that promotes the integration of Canadian SMEs into regional and global supply chains, while advancing the rights of our workers and our environmental priorities. The Agreement provides a stable, rules…

Special identification requirements for exported calves entering the U.S.

August 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) informed the CFIA’s International Affairs Branch (IAB) that special identification requirements apply for the export of feeder calves entering the United States at the following land border ports of entry…
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A48 port correction process in the event of a rail stoppage/strike

August 21, 2024
In response to an enquiry from the CSCB about potential changes to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) processes to deal with a potential increase in volumes of A48s in the event of a rail strike, the CBSA has advised the following: “The CBSA has been monitoring the potential rail strike and the…

Potential Rail Strike: Impacts on Canada's Economy and Supply Chains

August 21, 2024
As the clock ticks towards the deadline for a simultaneous stoppage by Canada’s two main railway companies, more details are emerging about the potential impacts on the flow of goods and the Canadian economy. As noted by the CBC article, " How a rail stoppage could affect freight, farming, french…

Section 71 PFAS Information Session / Article 71 SPFA Séance d'information

August 21, 2024
Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Government of Canada published the Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on July 27, 2024, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 . You are invited to…

Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Summer 2024

August 21, 2024
(La version française suit) Updates from Public Safety Canada on reporting under Canada’s anti-forced labour and child labour law In this edition: Introducing the Supply Chains Act Bulletin Snapshot of the first reporting cycle Share your feedback Looking ahead Introducing the Supply Chains Act…

No change to wood packaging requirements to the US

August 20, 2024
(Le français suit) The CFIA has been made aware by the Canadian Industry that notices are circulating announcing that, starting immediately, all wood packaging materials exported from Canada to the USA now need to be heat treated or fumigated as per the ISPM 15 requirements. The notice states that…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 20th, 2024

August 20, 2024
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).