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 Resort Hotel in Niagara Falls.
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect.
Payment and Reconciliation under ARL: Implementation and Client Communications
CBSA’s Accounts Receivable Ledger Project (ARL) has just reached the end of its design phase. Key policy decisions have been made and industry now has just twelve months to prepare. While there will be no change to accounting timeframes, the switchover to Daily Notices and Monthly Statements of Account will mean significant change for all customs brokers and importers. Presenters will provide both an overview and specific details of the key policy decisions that will impact your management of payment and reconciliation under ARL.
OGD Updates
It is the requirements of OGDs like CFIA and Health Canada that can create the greatest challenges and frustrations for importers. The customs professional must be vigilant about monitoring the legislation, regulations and policies of these departments. Hear the latest about OGD activities concerning imports, including a Single Window Update and ask questions of those responsible for administering these programs.
eManifest: a focus on ATD and key CBSA policy decisions
Will it ever end? It seems like we have been talking about eManifest since the beginning of time. Now that the final phases of the project are upon us, carriers, freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers must collaborate for this to work as intended. Critical design limitations that challenge the attainment of project objectives and your operations will be highlighted and the latest news on timelines and ATD will be shared by Melanie Bedard, CSCB Chair; Lorne McIntosh Manager, Manager, Customs Compliance, Quik X Transportation; and Ruth Snowden, Executive Director, CIFFA.
Also, don’t miss the opportunity to hear Lorraine Behnan, Change Management and Communications Expert, speak to us about communicating in our fast-forward world. This session promises to be energetic, humorous, but most importantly relevant.
In addition to the business program, enjoy golfing on June 6, and a reception at the hotel’s R5 lounge that evening. If you wish to attend the golfing event, please make your reservations through our website before June 3, 2013. Also please note that there will be a special breakfast at 7:30 am on June 6 for CTCS designates who are attending the conference.
If you wish to book accommodation for the night of June 6, please call 1-888-325-5788 and request the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers block. Please note the room block cut-off date is May 21, 2013. We cannot guarantee that rooms will be available after that date so please don’t wait to reserve your accommodation. The cost is $169.00 for a deluxe room. Also, please note that parking costs are not included in the registration fee. Self parking is $5 and valet parking is $20 per day.
Attending a CSCB Regional Conference provides you with an opportunity to obtain 10 CCS points and 10 CTCS credits for 2013.
For an updated conference program and to register, please visit our website at http://cscb.ca/event/2013-cscb-ontariotoronto-regions-joint-annual-conference!
Everyone is welcome!