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Canadian international merchandise trade, December 2017

Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world totalled $3.2 billion in December, widening from a $2.7 billion deficit in November. Imports rose 1.5% and exports were up 0.6%, both led by energy products. This has been excerpted from a 6 February 2018 release by Statistics Canada.

Don't miss the upcoming Broker-Client forum!

CBSA’s HQ team, despite its keen interest in engaging with stakeholders, is often not able to travel too far from Ottawa. So, we’ve decided to come to them!! On February 28, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport, there will be an assembly unlike any other in recent CSCB history. Bring along a…

Online list of CCS Designates

CSCB is excited to announce a searchable public listing of current CCS designates. It includes all CCS designates who are in good standing and who have agreed to publish their information. This means you will need to update your privacy settings if you wish to be included. All you have to do is…

Apple Canada Inc. vs. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2017-013

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, January 10, 2018 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on December 4, 2017, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.); AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated March 6, 2017, with…
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CBSA President, John Ossowski, to open Broker-Client Forum

We are very pleased to announce that Mr. John Ossowski, CBSA President will be delivering the opening remarks at our Feb. 28 event, Accessing Ottawa: A Forum for Customs Brokers and their Clients. Focusing on CBSA’s plans as they relate specifically to commercial trade, Mr. Ossowski will address…

U.K. rules out being in a customs union with the EU after Brexit

Britain has ruled out staying in any customs union with the European Union after Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Monday as the government prepares for a crunch week of Brexit talks. The extent of any British post-Brexit involvement in the EU's customs union – which binds…

CBSA President, John Ossowski, to open Broker-Client Forum

We are very pleased to announce that Mr. John Ossowski, CBSA President will be delivering the opening remarks at our Feb. 28 event, Accessing Ottawa: A Forum for Customs Brokers and their Clients. Focusing on CBSA’s plans as they relate specifically to commercial trade, Mr. Ossowski will address…

NAFTA members ‘finally’ discuss core issues, Lighthizer says

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday said members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) “finally” started to discuss core issues of the deal and closed the anti-corruption chapter during the Montreal round, but divergent claims between him and his Canadian counterpart…

Proposed amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has published a consultation document on the proposed amendments of the Products Containing Mercury Regulations (the Regulations). The purpose of the consultation is to inform stakeholders of the key elements of the proposed amendments and obtain feedback…

APEC, Small Business Tackle New Economy Barriers

Next steps to ease barriers to Asia-Pacific trade are urgently needed to enable businesses to realize their digitally-driven growth potential and ensure the region’s economic momentum, according to APEC officials and the private sector. The implications are particularly acute for small firms that…

CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance, Feb 4

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance on Sunday, February 4th, 2018 from 3:00am until 7:00am (ET). Consequently, the CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS) may be unavailable. If you…

A Mexico Moment - NAFTA is Key to Mexico’s Economic Future

‘Challenging’ is not a strong enough word to describe my last two annual visits to Mexico. Oh, I always look forward to catching up on the latest Mexican-Canadian business forays, discussing the local economy with analysts and officials, the warm hospitality, not to mention the warm weather (right…
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CETA Origin Declaration – UPDATE

CBSA has advised that they have received confirmation from the EU that the Member States in the CETA group will accept the wording European Union for "EU" and CA or CAN for "Canada". Therefore, the following indications are acceptable for the completion of field 3 of the origin declaration : Canada…

Designate Quiz schedule for 2018

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2018 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 15 April 5 Quiz 2 June 7 June 28 Quiz 3 October 4 October 25 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS…

Trudeau says Canada is ready if Trump nixes NAFTA

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't believe U.S. President Donald Trump will pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada has multiple contingency plans ready if trade talks go south. The latest round of talks wrapped in Montreal on Monday with the trade ministers from…

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney calls on U.S. to preserve NAFTA

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is calling on the United States to preserve NAFTA, expand free trade and fulfill its traditional role as a leader of the international economic order – or risk being left behind. In a passionate speech before a key U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday, Mr. Mulroney…