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Memorandum D11-4-36

March 25, 2021
CBSA has provided links to the new Memorandum D11-4-36, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Motor Vehicle Averaging Election for Purposes of Regional Value Content and Labour Value Content. This memorandum provides general information and guidelines for producers who wish to file a Motor…

Canadian Sanctions Imposed Against Russia

March 24, 2021
Effective March 24, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia. Canadian Measures The Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations impose on listed individuals a prohibition on dealings…

Liberal government to unveil first budget in 2 years on April 19

March 24, 2021
The federal government will unveil its first budget in more than two years on April 19, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said in the House of Commons today. "We will continue to do whatever it takes to support Canadians and Canadian businesses. And we have a plan for jobs…
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Port of Montreal -- New communication from Maersk

March 23, 2021
In order to keep CSCB members apprised of the current situation at the port of Montreal, we are posting the an excerpt of a message received by a Montreal member from Maersk: " The Maritime Employers’ Association presented an offer to the Longshoremen’s Union Local 375 at the Port of Montreal on…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 23rd, 2021

March 23, 2021
Chapter 08 was published to add the end use “Travellers & personal use and not for resale or distribution” to the following HS codes. 08.01.11.3001 - Coconuts - Organic - Desiccated 08.01.12.3001 - Coconuts - Organic - In the inner shell (endocarp) 08.01.19.3001 - Coconuts - Organic - Other 08.01.21…
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Guidance regarding Submission of Appeals

March 23, 2021
In response to CSCB questions regarding the processing of Trade Appeals, the CBSA Trade Appeals and Litigation Directorate has provided us with the following information regarding the more common gaps in submissions received by them. If complete appeal submissions are not initially received, appeals…
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GTA Electronic Filing Pilot – Additional Information

March 22, 2021
Further to questions and comments submitted by the CSCB, the CBSA has provided us with the following clarifications relating to the electronic filing pilot currently underway in the GTA: Payable B2 Guidance a. The client can make a payment through their financial institution as per D17-5-1, Appendix…
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Emanifest Message from CBSA Montreal

March 22, 2021
CBSA office in Montreal has asked that we distribute the following directive in order to ensure that goods are released. Directive – Emanifest (Change of destination port or sub-location ) - After arrival CBSA has noticed an issue where shipments are not releasing in marine and rail terminals due to…

Canada is ratifying the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

March 22, 2021
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, during a call with Elizabeth Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, announced that Canada is ratifying the Canada-United Kingdom (U.K.) Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA)…

Emergency Notice: Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Moss Balls

March 22, 2021
Invasive Zebra (and/or possibly Quagga) Mussels have been found in aquarium and water garden moss ball products sold in pet stores across the United States. These mussels are highly invasive and their import into Canada is prohibited under the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations. If Zebra Mussels…

Canada Gazette - Part I

March 22, 2021
The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 on March 20, 2021 Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain grinding media — Decision Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2020-022 Inquiry Automatic data processing equipment, system…

Port of Montreal - Workers Reject Offer, Raising Strike Fears

March 22, 2021
Unionized dockworkers at Canada's second-largest port on Sunday rejected an offer from management, a union representative said, raising industry fears of a new strike following crippling work stoppages in 2020. A spokeswoman for the Canadian Union of Public Employees in Quebec which represents the…

CFIA scheduled system maintenance, March 25

March 19, 2021
As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing planned maintenance on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. (EST) to 6:30 a.m. (EST). Consequently, during this time the following services may be unavailable: CFIA Automated Shipment…

CSCB CARM Webinar Series: Release Prior To Payment (RPP) Financial Security

March 19, 2021
The CSCB CARM Webinar series continues next Wednesday, March 24th starting at 1pm for a 90-minute session on RPP Financial Security. Financial security is a key area of change coming with CARM where as of CARM Release 2, the CBSA will require that all importers who want to participate in the RPP…

Interest rates for the second calendar quarter

March 19, 2021
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. This 19 March 2021 notice is…