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Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2013

The following is excerpted from a 4 June 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise imports rose 1.2% in April, while exports edged down 0.2%. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world went from $3 million in March to $567 million in April. This release is available in its…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act AP-2012-025 Regal Ideas Inc Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import…

AEO Survey - CBSA Trusted Trader Programs Sub-committee Members

CSCB members, as participants on CBSA’s Trusted Trader Sub-committee, have been asked to participate in an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) survey. The following information was provided by CBSA. The World Customs Organization (WCO) is conducting an online survey to solicit the experiences and…

US CBP to Open the Final Three Centers of Excellence and Expertise

The following is excerpted from 3 June 2013 news release by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today an important milestone in our trade transformation efforts with the opening of the final three Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) -…

China membership bolsters Certificates of Origin Accreditation Chain

The following is excerpted from 29 May 2013 article by the International Chamber of Commerce. China has become the latest country to join the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF) International Certificates of Origin (CO) Accreditation Chain. China’s membership…

Canada’s trade gap yawns wider for 16th straight month

The following is excerpted from 4 June 2013 article by the Financial Post. Canada’s trade deficit leapt in April as imports hit a record high and exports edged down, a further sign that exporters’ woes are curbing economic growth, Statistics Canada data indicated on Tuesday. The April deficit hit…

CBSA Message: Exchange Rates

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI12-038). Due to a system problem with the exchange rate file sent out May 31, 2013, the rates for 57 countries were not updated to reflect the Bank of Canada rates for June 1, 2 and 3, 2013. Please query the CADEX system to obtain an automated update for the…

GoC moves to a more efficient rail freight service

The following is excerpted from a 30 May 2013 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, [has] welcomed the passage of the Fair Rail Freight Service Act Bill by the House of Commons… Once adopted, the Fair Rail Freight Service…

Canada and EU down to final issues in trade talks

The following is excerpted from the 31 May 2013 edition of CBC News. Canadian negotiators working on the Canada-EU Trade Agreement have been told they are staying in Brussels until the deal is done. Sources familiar with the negotiations say the two sides are very close and only a few details remain…

Register NOW - June 20th - RCC Stakeholder Dialogue Session

The following is excerpted from a 31 May 2013 news item by Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is organizing a broad stakeholder session in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 2013. This session will provide an opportunity to engage directly with Canadian…

Canadian economic accounts, first quarter 2013 and March 2013

The following is excerpted from a 31 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 0.6% in the first quarter, the fastest pace in six quarters, bolstered by a 1.5% increase in exports. On a monthly basis, real GDP by industry grew 0.2% in March. Exports were the…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-06-04 AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing 2013-06-11 AP-2012-043 Global Hydraulic Solutions Inc. Customs Act File Hearing 2013-07-04 AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013…