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CFIA AIRS Updates, 27 February
February 27, 2017
A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) remove the following OGD extensions. 03.02.89.1312.68 - Caranx spp. - TSN 168605 - Jack (fresh or chilled) 03.02.89.1313.22 - Caranx crysos - TSN 168612 - Jack (fresh or chilled) 03.02.89.1313.30 - Caranx hippos - TSN 168609 - Jack (fresh or chilled) 03.02.89.1313…
Report: Creating the Conditions for Economic Growth
February 24, 2017
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has finalized its pre-budget consultations and issued its report on “ Creating the Conditions for Economic Growth”. This followed presentations from nearly 300 groups and individuals during pre-budget hearings in Ottawa and throughout Canada, and…
Designate Quiz schedule for 2017
February 24, 2017
CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2017 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 16 April 6 Quiz 2 June 8 June 29 Quiz 3 October 5 October 26 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS…
CFIA Website Services Restored
February 24, 2017
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web services have now been restored. The following services are now available: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST) CFIA Website ( www…
CFIA Website Services
February 24, 2017
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web services are not available. Consequently, the following services are not available: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST) CFIA Website (…
Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures, Export, China
February 24, 2017
Please be advised that the proposed requirements for export of bone-in beef derived from cattle under thirty months (UTM) of age have been introduced to section 11.7.3.2.2(d) of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures. No export certificate should be issued for bone-in beef until further notice. As…
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CN 16-32 - Amending Tariff Treatment from Most Favoured Nation (MFN) to NAFTA – Update 2
February 24, 2017
The CSCB has received responses to three additional questions asked regarding information in Customs Notice 16-32 - Application of Sections 32.2 and 74 of the Customs Act to amend Tariff Treatment from Most Favoured Nation (MFN) to NAFTA. Following are these questions and responses. Q1. CBSA has…
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IID (Integrated Import Declaration) Readiness
February 23, 2017
The CBSA has announced plans to eliminate two release options by spring 2018. These service options are 463, OGD Pre-arrival Release System (OGD PARS) and 471, OGD Release on Minimum Declaration (OGD RMD). At that time, use of the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) will become mandatory. In order…
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Nominate a CBSA Star of 2016
February 23, 2017
Every year, the CSCB CBSA Stars Program recognizes Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff across the country for doing their job with knowledge and goodwill and making a positive difference to the trade community every day. The attitude of cooperation is especially important at the time of…
Business Barometer: Resource sector optimism helps stir up more upbeat mood across country
February 23, 2017
Canada's small businesses are quite a bit more upbeat in February, according to Business Barometer. The index rose 2.7 points to 62.9 this month—its best reading since January 2015. “The destabilizing effects of the oil price crunch on business confidence now appear mostly behind us,” said Ted…
There’s a very big reason to worry about the Republicans’ tax plan
February 23, 2017
Watching discussions of tax reform heating up in Washington D.C., Canadians have been worried about the wrong thing by focusing on the border-adjustment tax being proposed by Republican House Leader Paul Ryan. That’s a far smaller deal than the worriers think it is: it’s no different from mechanisms…
Canada stresses talks on NAFTA will involve all three members
February 23, 2017
Any talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement would involve all three member nations, a top Canadian official said..., dampening speculation the United States might seek to sit down with Canada first and then Mexico... U.S. President Donald Trump - who says free trade treaties have cost…
French leftist lawmakers take EU-Canada free trade deal to court
February 23, 2017
More than 100 French left-wing lawmakers decided on Tuesday to appeal to the country's Constitutional Council to block a contentious free trade deal between the European Union and Canada. Supporters of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) say it will boost economic growth and jobs…
There's a new trade deal in town. But what is the TFA and who will benefit?
February 23, 2017
A global trade deal goes live today that will help to smooth customs procedures and cut red tape at the border. Against a backdrop of anti-globalization sentiment, shuttered regional trade pacts and shifting geopolitics, the TFA flies in the face of the current news cycle. The following offers a…
Canada Gazette - Official Regulations
February 22, 2017
The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on February 22, 2017. Certain Department of Health Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) — Regulations Amending Food and Drugs Act - Controlled Drugs and Substances Act SOR/2017-18 13/02/17 Certain Regulations Made Under the Controlled Drugs…
Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations
February 22, 2017
The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on February 18, 2017. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2016-024 Orders Copper pipe fittings NAFTA Secretariat Request for Panel Review Certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States of…
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Customs Brokers and eHousebills
February 22, 2017
The CBCB has heard that with the implementation of eHousebills, members are experiencing delays and difficulties in having goods released, especially when goods are traveling inland. We have also heard that importers are seeing high storage fees, also as a possible result of eHousebills. We would…
Trade Facilitation Agreement Enters into Force
February 22, 2017
A major milestone for the global trading system was reached on 22 February 2017, when the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), the first multilateral deal concluded in the 21 year history of the World Trade Organization, entered into force. In receiving four more ratifications for the Trade…
American CEOs send letter to House: Kill the 'made in America' tax
February 21, 2017
More than a dozen chief executives from some of the biggest manufacturing companies [in U.S.] called on lawmakers ... to overhaul the corporate tax code and embrace a controversial proposal that would reduce the cost of exports but penalize imports. In a letter to House and Senate leadership, they…
CFIA Update: Lebanon certification requirements for fish and their products
February 21, 2017
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Lebanon certification requirements for fish and their products. These changes are to be implemented immediately. The updated certificate for exports of fish to Lebanon can be found at the following website: http://www…