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Curry's Art Stores v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-031

Decision and reasons issued Monday, April 29, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on March 21, 2013, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated August 7, 2012, with…

Appeals, Decisions Pending

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-010 Powers Industries Limited Special Import Measures 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…

CBSA Message: NRCan HS Codes

The following is a message from CBSA (EDI13-033). Sent on behalf of the OGD Programs Unit, Commercial Border Programs Division Please note that there will be changes to the list of HS codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements. These changes will be effective in the ACROSS system on…

Global Export Forecast

The Spring 2013 edition of the Global Export Forecast is now available. The Global Export Forecast identifies the major forces acting on the world economy and their implications for Canadian exporters. It describes which foreign markets will offer the best opportunities for Canadian exporters for…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 06 was published to : i) Add the following new OGD extensions: 06.01.10.0004.04 - Dahlia - dormant tuberous root (Dahlia spp.) 06.01.20.0005.05 - Dahlia - tuberous root in growth or in flower (Dahlia spp.) ii) Remove the following OGD extensions: 06.02.10.0012.22 - Dahlia - Unrooted plants…
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Guy Graveline Scholarship – deadline July 16!

The CSCB is pleased to announce that, once again this year, two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. Each of the scholarships is worth $3,500 and will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. The…

Bank of Canada: ‘Outsider’ Poloz draws rave reviews from business

The following is excerpted from the 3 May 2013 article by The Star. Once they recovered from the surprise, business leaders and economists had kind words, and some gentle advice, for new Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz. The chief debate as news of his appointment spread was whether Poloz…

Canada’s two-tier approach to trade talks: Geist

The following is excerpted from the 3 May 2013 article by Michael Geist for The Star. Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. As the future of the proposed Canada - European Union Trade Agreement becomes increasingly…

Canada swings to slight trade surplus

The following is excerpted from the 2 May 2013 article by CBC News. Canada exported more goods to the rest of the world than we brought from others in March, as the economy swung from a $1.2 billion trade deficit to a small, $24 million surplus. Statistics Canada reported that Canada exported some…

CSCB Ontario/Toronto Joint Regional Conference - June 6-7

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Ontario & Toronto Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for Ontario’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place June 6-7 at the Fallsview Casino…

First CCS Designate Quiz of 2013 due this Thursday!

CCS designates are reminded that the first quiz for CCS designates is due this Thursday, May 9th at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to obtain ten points! The second…

CBSA Message: Interest Rate 2013

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-032). The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2013 (July 1 – September 30) will be 0.9816.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 04 was published to; i) add the following OGD extensions. 04.06.90.7101 - Cheese sticks, breaded or battered. 04.07.19.0272 - Turkey eggs ii) remove the following OGD extension. 04.07.21.0272 - Turkey eggs b) Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions 07.03.90.3005.01 -…

CSCB BC Regional Conference - May 30

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB British Columbia Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for British Columbia’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 30 at the Westin Wall…

CSCB Prairie Regional Conference - May 29

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for the Prairie Region’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 29 at the Four Points…

Government tenders get new home - Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders

Following is a message from Public Works and Government Services Canada. On June 1, 2013, federal government tenders (tender notices and bid solicitation documents), currently on MERX, will move to a Government of Canada Web site, Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. No subscription required, free and…