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Port of Montreal customer advisory

April 26, 2021
The Port of Montreal has issued the following service advisory. Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Further to the strike declared by the CUPE 375 Union, please see below customer advisory from Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGT , Section 62, Section 77) Trucking Service Trucking…

Federal Government to Table Legislation in Port of Montreal Strike

April 26, 2021
The federal government has given notice that it will table back-to-work legislation ahead of a looming dockworkers’ strike at Montreal’s port that threatens to have widespread economic repercussions across the country. Labour Minister Filomena Tassi says on Twitter that forcing the resumption of…
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Operational Changes for Maersk and CN, Port of Montreal

April 26, 2021
Maersk has provided contingency plans, announces additional inland service fees due to extra inland costs of port diversion, and provides updates on impacted vessels. CN has supplied the following information for its operations “In response to the MEA announcement, with immediate effect, CN has no…

Canada Gazette Part I

April 26, 2021
The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 on April 24, 2020 Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain small power transformers — Decision Canadian International Trade Tribunal Commencement of preliminary injury inquiry (E-registry Service pilot project)…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 26th, 2021

April 26, 2021
Chapter 03 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 03.02.89.4962.64 - Lutjanus aratus - TSN 550922 - Mullet Snapper (fresh or chilled) 03.03.89.4962.64 - Lutjanus aratus - TSN 550922 - Mullet Snapper (frozen) This created a requirement version change for various HS codes under: 03.02 -…

Re-Shoring through Private Action

April 26, 2021
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was talk in Western countries about supply-chain vulnerability and the need for reshoring, as it’s called. The issue arose not only in Canada, but in the United States – especially when Donald Trump was president – and in European countries. It was therefore…
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April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day

April 26, 2021
April 26 is the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, and this year's theme is "IP and SMEs: Taking your ideas to market". Intellectual property (IP) is an essential component of innovation, especially if your clients wish to commercialize it in foreign markets where IP legislation may be different…

General strike at Port of Montreal set to begin next week

April 23, 2021
A general strike at the Port of Montreal is set to begin on Monday after the union representing dockworkers issued the required 72-hour notice to the Maritime Employers Association. Barring a last-minute reprieve, the 1,150 port workers affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees will be…
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Montréal Gateway Terminals Update

April 23, 2021
Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Following the recent statements by the CUPE 375 Union surrounding a 72 hour notice of a general strike for an undetermined period effective April 26, 2021 at 0700, MGT confirms that trucking service and operations will maintain regular service and hours…

CBSA Message: TCC21-045 Changes to the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria / Changements aux Critères de correspondance des éléments de données pour la DII de marchandises réglementées sous l'IGU

April 23, 2021
The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program. The Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching…
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Maersk Port of Montreal Update

April 23, 2021
Maersk has shared a further update on the Port of Montreal operations, our thanks to the member who shared with us. While still waiting for a response from the union regarding the two counter-proposals submitted through the mediators this past April 15th, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) is…

D10-15-30 “Furniture for domestic purposes”

April 22, 2021
This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) interpretation of the term “For domestic purposes” found in several tariff items in headings 94.01 and 94.03 in the Customs Tariff. This memorandum has been updated to clarify the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative…
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CFIA and Organic Certifications

April 22, 2021
CFIA has clarified that importations of organic food products do not require the certificate number to be shown on the IID. Simply indicating a “Y” or “Yes” in field 68 is sufficient. If it is required, CFIA will request a copy of the certificate. The validation of this field is automated and does…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 22nd, 2021

April 22, 2021
A) Chapter 01 was published to remove the following OGD extensions. 01.06.49.2113.01 - Amblyseius andersoni (Chant) (ACARI: Phytoseiidae) 01.06.49.2113.02 - Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (ACARI: Phytoseiidae) 01.06.49.2113.03 - Anagyrus fusciventris (Girault) (HYMENOPTERA: Encyrtidae) 01.06.49…
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B2 Processing Issues

April 21, 2021
The CSCB has heard from a few members about problems with the processing of B2s. These problems include: An increase in the time it takes for CBSA to process a B2. Instances where, after a status request has been submitted, it is found that the B2 is not in CBSA’s system and must be resubmitted…