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CFIA Message: CBSA EDI Processing Delays

Notice received: Tues 2017-05-16 8:24 AM EDT Please be advised that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is experiencing delays with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Please note there may be a delay in processing import release requests. If you require a release for a shipment that has already…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 16 May

A) Chapter 06 was published to: i) modify the description of the following OGD extensions. NO VERSION CHANGE. 06.02.10.0009.38 - Quince, Chinese quince - Unrooted plants (Cydonia spp., Chaenomeles spp., Pseudocydonia spp.) 06.02.20.0017.22 - Quince, Chinese quince - rooted plants (Cydonia spp…

CBSA Message (TCC17-111) - Delays in Processing ALL EDI and Portal Messages

Start Date/Time 2017-05-16 03 :15 ET Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI and Portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements…

CBSA Message (TCC17-0110) - Late Daily Notice (DN)

Notice received: Tues 2017-05-16 2:30 AM EDT Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who use EDI to transmit their data CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) / Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) Please be advised that the DN scheduled to be issued on May 16, 2017 is…

Certain Silicon Metal, Notice of Extension of Investigations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today extended the investigations with respect to the dumping of certain silicon metal originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil), the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan), Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the…

Latest trade indicator signals sustained momentum in second quarter

The WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) suggests that global trade will continue to expand moderately in the second quarter of 2017. The latest reading of 102.2 is the highest since May 2011, but strength in the overall index is tempered by weakness in certain component indices. The…

Newly confirmed Lighthizer promises ‘more muscular’ approach to trade

Robert Lighthizer has long complained that the United States dithered in the face of abusive Chinese trade policies, allowing its trade gap with Beijing to explode and American factories to close. Now, the veteran trade lawyer will get a chance to do something about it. The Senate voted 82-14…
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Coming Soon...Scholarships!

The CSCB is pleased to announce that once again this year two scholarships, each worth $3,500.00, will be awarded to eligible relatives of employees of the CSCB member firms or the employees themselves. The CSCB National and Guy Graveline scholarships terms and conditions, as well as the application…

CETA – Bill C-30

Bill C-30, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures, was passed by the Senate on May 11, 2017. The short title of the Bill is the Canada-European Union Comprehensive…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on May 13, 2017. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Finding Concrete reinforcing bar Copyright Board Statement of Proposed Levies to Be Collected by CPCC on the Sale, in Canada, of Blank Audio Recording Media for the Years 2018 and 2019

CFIA AIRS Updates, 15 May

A) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses "Breeding" and "Other end uses" originating from New Zealand. NO VERSION CHANGE. 05.11.99.1294.03 - Bovine (cattle) - dairy. 05.11.99.1294.04 - Bovine (cattle) - beef. B) Chapter 06 was published…

CBSA Message (TCC17-108) - Delays in Processing All EDI and Portal Messages

Notice received: Fri 2017-05-12 1:34 PM EDT Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI and Portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements…

CSCB Webinar: CETA - Are you ready?

With the implementation of CETA just around the corner, the CSCB is pleased to announce a webinar on this timely subject. On May 30 at 1 pm ET, Peter Kirby will provide information on Canada’s newest and most progressive trade agreement. 2.5 CCS points/CTCS credits will be awarded to registered…

With his new trade representative in place, Trump eyes 'massive' NAFTA changes

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's ready to start a major renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, now that his trade czar has achieved his long-awaited confirmation by the U.S. Senate. The upper chamber voted with a large bipartisan majority Thursday to approve Robert Lighthizer…

Canadian softwood lumber could find a home in China, says Canadian ambassador

With Canada's softwood lumber industry facing tumultuous trade relations with the United States, it may want to "seize" the opportunity to export more products to China, says Canada's new ambassador to China. "With trouble on the U.S. front in that sector, it's more natural for Canada to turn to…

EDC Export Performance Monitor, May 2017

After retreating in February, Canadian merchandise exports resumed growing in March, posting a 3.8% gain for the month. The growth was broad-based with 8 of 11 subsectors posting stronger exports and was a strong end to the first quarter of the year. Growth in overall volumes contributed 2.5% to the…