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In Memoriam - Kenneth Podrasky

The CSCB is saddened to have learned of Mr. Kenneth Podrasky's passing on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Ken was a former President of Pac-Ex Customs Brokers in Calgary. He enjoyed a very athletic life including basketball, baseball, badminton, golf, squash, tennis, and pickle ball. A…

Thinking of challenging the CCS exam? Don't miss the deadline to register

Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 23, 2017 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 14. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if: is currently employed by a CSCB member firm and has employer-certified two years of work…

Concrete Reinforcing Bar, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-003

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in…

Canada trade data show economic strength ahead of rate decision

Canadian exports and imports both hit record highs in May, Statistics Canada said on Thursday, reflecting continued economic strength ahead of a highly anticipated interest rate decision next week. Although the trade deficit almost doubled to $1.09-billion, that was partly due to one-time imports of…

CSCB Webinar: ARL - Statement of Account (SOA) ECCRD

Don't miss an upcoming session with Benjamin Walker and Bev Ifilill from the CBSA ARL team on the proposed changes to the Daily Notices and monthly Statements of Account, and a possible new approach to the application of some credits. We are pleased to once again host Ben and Bev in a webinar…

How to identify border threats

The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have recorded a discussion that is relevant to all CSCB members who are interested in learning about how industry members can play an important role in assisting the CBSA in keeping Canada healthy, safe, and…

Liquid Dielectric Transformers Re-investigation Conclusion

On July 5, 2017, CBSA concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain liquid dielectric transformers having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete…

Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinar - July 6, 2017

As part of an ongoing commitment to communicate eManifest information, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is continuing with our regular eManifest Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinars. The next Webinar will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 1:30-3:00pm ET. There will be various agenda…

Hydraulic Source Inc. v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2016-019

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, June 8, 2017 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 16, 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 June 2, 2016, with respect…

CBSA Message: Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinar - June 22, 2017

Further to the Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinar that took place on June 22, 2017, please find attached a copy of the presentation for your records. You will also find below a link to the audio recording of that call. We are also including the list of questions that were answered from the…

T2017-3, Customs Tariff Update

Further to our earlier notice regarding the update of the Customs Tariff, T2017-3 update has now been posted on the CBSA website.

Canada Invited to Become Associate Member of the Pacific Alliance

With its growing middle class and open, market-driven economies, the Pacific Alliance offers immense potential for business partnerships that will support growth, opportunities, and middle class jobs in both Canada and Latin America. While in Cali, Colombia, the Honourable François-Philippe…

Softwood Lumber from Canada Again Subject to [U.S.] AD Duties

The International Trade Administration announced on June 26 its preliminary affirmative dumping determination on softwood lumber from Canada. As a result, the ITA will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to require AD cash deposits on entries of subject goods at the preliminary dumping…

Business Barometer: Confidence drops in June

Canada's small business optimism dropped by more than five points in June to the 60.9 mark, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®. “June’s big shift is almost entirely localized to a 10-point drop in Ontario,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB Chief Economist…

Amendment to the Area Control List (removal of Belarus)

On June 20, 2017 the Government of Canada finalized the regulatory process to amend the Area Control List (ACL) of the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). This amendment formally removes Belarus from the ACL, a list of countries to which the Governor in Council deems it necessary to control the…