Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2011 release by Statistics Canada. Manufacturing sales rose 2.6% to $49.2 billion in September, the third consecutive monthly increase. The gain in September largely reflected higher sales in the petroleum and coal products and transportation equipment industries. Constant dollar manufacturing sales were up 1.8%, the third monthly gain. Higher sales were reported in 10 of 21 industries, representing 60.5% of total manufacturing. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 14 November 2011 edition of CBC News. Our prime minister says he's signing us up for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, and it comes as no surprise — given Stephen Harper's Alberta roots — that our ability "to access Asian markets for our energy products" is at the top of his list of priorities... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 14 November 2011 edition of CBC News. Opposition critics accused the government Monday of selling out Canada's supply-managed agricultural sectors in its desire to pursue an emerging Asia-Pacific free-trade agreement.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 14 November 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments (January 1, 1955, to September 30, 2011) http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-09-30-c3/html/index-eng.html __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-069).

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2011 press release by the World Customs Organization. The World Customs Organization (WCO) welcomes the outcomes of the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Meeting and Ministerial Meeting that took place last week in Honolulu, Hawaii in the United States.

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, met with senior Chinese officials and business leaders today in Beijing in an effort to strengthen the trading and economic ties between Canada and China, as part of the Government of Canada’s continuing commitment to create jobs and growth... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-117-eng.asp

The following is excerpted from a 13 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, signed an agreement with Mexico that will help Canadian producers of smart phones and other telecommunications products reach Mexican consumers faster and with less expense, by eliminating the need for retesting in Mexico.

The following is excerpted from the 13 November 2011 edition of Global News. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he's confident a series of U.S. decisions counter to Canadian interests are simply products of the "political season" and don't represent a fundamental shift in American policy. Harper said nothing's set in stone as he headed into a bilateral meeting Sunday with U.S. President Barack Obama at the end of an APEC summit in Hawaii... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 12 November 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette.

The following is excerpted from the 14 November 2011 edition of Global News. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has ended two days of meetings in Hawaii with one foot facing East in search of new markets for Canadian products. And, he used the other foot to kick Canada's closest neighbour for delaying the controversial Keystone pipeline from Alberta to Texas... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is from the 14 November 2011 edition of the Journal of Commerce. A new food safety measure could mean surprising, and surprisingly large, fees for U.S. agents of food imports Any broker, importer or other U.S. business that agreed eight years ago to be the agent of a foreign food processor may be in for a costly surprise from the Food and Drug Administration.

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2011-11-15 AP-2011-009 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-17 AP-2011-010 AP-2011-019 Commonwealth Wholesale Corp. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-22 AP-2011-011 Bauer Hockey Corporation Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-24 AP-2011-013 KSB Pumps Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-12-01 AP-2010-033 AP-2010-042 Contech Holdings Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

Serial No: 810 The purposes of this Notice are to outline the Minister's policies and practices respecting the administration of the beef and veal tariff rate quota (TRQ0 and to invite applications for quota shares of the beef and veal TRQ available for allocation for the period January 1 to December 31, 2012. This Notice is available in its entirety on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website at:

The following is excerpted from the 11 November 2011 edition of The Globe and Mail. Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Friday that Japan will participate in talks on joining a U.S.-backed Pacific Rim free trade zone, a decision strongly opposed by farmers who say the move will ruin them. Mr. Noda's announcement was delayed by a day and comes after intense debate within the ruling party, which was deeply divided on the issue. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 11 November 2011 edition of Reuters Canada. Mike Spence, the mayor of the town that bills itself as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, said there's no need to fear the worst in the changes facing both the Wheat Board and Churchill. "There's a lot of people assuming that's the end of shipping at Churchill. I don't believe that," he said in an interview. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 11-022, 2012 Authorizations Under the Textile and Apparel Remission Orders http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn11-022-eng.html __________________________________________________

Members may be interested in the following, published on 12 November 2011 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canada Border Services Agency, under the Special Importer Measures Act. Certain stainless steel sinks — Decision.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-068) - Update We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. __________________________________________________