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CBSA Message: Inbound & Outbound processing problems - CIG

November 11, 2011
The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-068). We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

CBSA Message: Scheduled Maintenance Outages and Holidays for 2012

November 10, 2011
The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-067) Scheduled maintenances Outages for 2012 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) clients of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are advised that they can expect scheduled maintenance outages on the following weekends, generally in the early morning:

Quebec Regional Committee Meeting, 18 October

November 10, 2011
Minutes of the Quebec Regional Committee meeting held on 18 October 2011 are now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. __________________________________________________

Canadian international merchandise trade, September 2011

November 10, 2011
The following is excerpted from a 10 November 2011 news release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports grew 4.2% in September, while imports declined 0.3%. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a deficit of $487 million in August to a surplus of $1.2 billion in September. It was the first trade surplus since January 2011. This release is available in its entirety at:

Canada Enhances Research and Business Collaboration Opportunities with Germany

November 10, 2011
The following is excerpted from a 9 November 2011 news release by Industry Canada. Today, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), wrapped up his visit to Berlin where he participated in the 26th annual German-Canadian Conference. The Minister of State also met with senior German government officials, as well as science and technology leaders, to discuss Canadian–German collaboration between universities and businesses to support innovation. This release is available in its entirety at:

CBP to Pilot Simplified Entry in Air Mode of Transportation

November 10, 2011
The following is excerpted from a 9 November 2011 news release by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced plans to conduct a Simplified Entry Pilot as part of the Simplified Processes trade initiative. The air cargo pilot, scheduled to begin at the end of December, will be open to the trade community. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/national/11092011_2.x…

CCS course enrolment deadline - November 15!

November 10, 2011
Members are reminded that enrolment for the 2011-12 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course closes next Tuesday, November 15! Enrol now! Questions concerning the CCS course and designation can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]. __________________________________________________

CSCB Toronto and Ontario Regions - Education Seminar - eManifest

November 10, 2011
Don’t miss the seminar on eManifest that the CSCB Toronto and Ontario Regions are offering on November 15, 2011, between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. This seminar will take place at the Holiday Inn Select, 1855 Huron Church Road in Windsor in Ambassador Ballroom Register now! __________________________________________________

CBSA Message: Interest Rate 2012

November 9, 2011
The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-066) The annual interest rate for the first quarter of 2012 (January 1 to March 31) will be 0.8646. __________________________________________________

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - Remembrance Day 2011

November 9, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011 is a statutory holiday, and 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. __________________________________________________

Peter Hadekel: Stopping the decline in exports

November 9, 2011
The following is excerpted from the 9 November 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. For a long time, the Quebec economy prided itself on its export prowess. Now, that pride has been sullied by a $33-billion trade deficit. The rise of Quebec Inc. and the success of homegrown companies like Bombardier Inc. was built on selling products to the rest of the world... This opinion piece is available at:

Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target

November 9, 2011
The following is excerpted from an 8 November 2011 news release by the Bank of Canada. The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards. Experience has clearly shown that the best way monetary policy can achieve this goal is by giving Canadian households and businesses confidence in the value of their money. This release is available in its entirety at:

Overview of Public Feedback Received on the Imported Food Sector Regulatory Proposal

November 9, 2011
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing to enhance the safety of imported products in the non-federally registered sector through proposed new regulations under the Canada Agricultural Products Act (CAPA). The proposed Imported Food Sector Product Regulations will apply to agricultural products that are imported and are not already regulated under commodity-specific regulations administered by other CFIA programs.

International Trade Minister Ed Fast Encourages Strategic Alliances Between Indian and Canadian Auto Sectors

November 9, 2011
The following is excerpted from an 8 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, today was in Pune, India, to encourage greater cooperation between India’s growing auto sector and Canada’s established capabilities in the industry, during a visit to a facility run by Magna International Inc. The release is available in its entirety at:

Government of Canada Takes Action to Support Jobs and Growth

November 9, 2011
The following is excerpted from an 8 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that the Harper Government is taking targeted action to support jobs and economic growth. The Minister made the announcement as he released an update of the Government’s economic and fiscal projections, which shows Canada remains on track to eliminate the federal deficit over the medium term. The release is available in its entirety at

New CBSA Guide: Crossing the border with $10,000 or more?

November 9, 2011
Money laundering and terrorist financing are international problems. Money laundering in Canada alone is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. To help fight these criminal activities, the Government of Canada has introduced the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.