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Trade Confidence Rises - Moderately

June 27, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 27 June 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. Two words that could be considered arch enemies are ‘up’ and ‘confidence’. They’ve had a long, five-year falling-out, and we could be forgiven for thinking that they will ever make amends. Maybe…

Request for the Removal of the Customs Duties on Imports of Steel Fibres...

June 27, 2013
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports steel fibres for use in the manufacture of reinforced concrete structures. These goods are inserted into preset concrete for the purpose of replacing rebar. These fibres are classified under…

Canada and U.S. Committed to Faster, More Flexible Cross-Border Business

June 27, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 26 June 2013 news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. A progress report on facilitating cross-border business was released today by the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister…

Reminder - New Web Address for CFIA AIRS Validation Service (AVS)

June 27, 2013
Effective July 2, 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s AIRS Validation Service (AVS) will have new web addresses. The website has been modified to enhance performance of the service. CFIA’s proactive approach in providing AVS with a static web address will ensure that future changes to the…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

June 27, 2013
Chapter 6 was published to : i) Add the following OGD extensions: 06.02.10.0016.22 - Aegilops cylindrica - Unrooted Plants (jointed goatgrass) 06.02.10.0016.23 - Alopecurus myosuroides - Unrooted Plants (slender foxtail) 06.02.10.0016.24 - Alternanthera sessilis - Unrooted plants (sessile joyweed)…
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Calgary K84 Notice

June 26, 2013
The CSCB contacted CBSA regarding penalties and interest charges for June K84 for companies in Calgary affected by recent flooding. CBSA responded as follows: The CBSA is aware of the challenges companies in Alberta are facing at this difficult time, and a notice regarding payment of the June K84…

CBSA Targeted Priority List - July 2013

June 26, 2013
Following is a message from Dan Vrecic, Director, Trade Compliance Division, Trade Programs Directorate, CBSA. As you know, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to publicly releasing a semi-annual list of all of its active compliance verification priorities, in the interest of…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

June 26, 2013
a) Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 07.03.20.3005 - Garlic scapes (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3034.13 - Lemongrass - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3041 - Taro Leaves (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3042 - Hawthorn leaves (fresh or chilled) 07.12.90.3038…

CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS) Delay

June 25, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) experienced delays. Please note there may be a delay (2 hours) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999 or by email at nisc…

The Government Announces First-Ever Mandatory Recall for a Consumer Product

June 25, 2013
The following is excerpted from 21 June 2013 news release by Health Canada. .. the Government announced the first-ever mandatory recall in Canada for a consumer product. NeoMagnetic Gadgets Inc. was ordered to issue a recall and stop sale after the company failed to take voluntary action to remove…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin – Canada Day Holiday

June 25, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013 is a designated government holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: EICS.SCEI…

2013 CSCB National Conference – Book your accommodation now!

June 25, 2013
Planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 6 – 8, 2013 at the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta? If so, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Don’t delay because space is limited and our block could be filled well in advance of…

Customs Brokers Professional Examination

June 25, 2013
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be holding the next Customs Brokers Professional Examination on October 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. For further information on the examination and how to apply, please refer to the English or French examination notice. CBSA's Memorandum D1-8-3, Canada Border…
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ECCRDs for ARL

June 24, 2013
The final ECCRDS and related materials for CBSA’s Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) project have been issued and are available on the CSCB website. To access, please go to the website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy > BCCC CARM"…

GTA-Commercial District CBSA/CSCB Meeting Minutes, 24 April

June 24, 2013
Minutes of the CSCB/CBSA meeting held on 24 April are now available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity" or "Recent Updates". Please note that…