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Sales from foreign affiliates of Canadian companies growing twice as fast as exports

February 11, 2011
Export Development Canada study The following is excerpted from the 10 February 2011 news release by EDC. Canadian foreign affiliate sales (FAS) grew at twice the rate of Canadian exports between 2000 and 2008, a new study by Export Development Canada (EDC) shows. The study found Canadian FAS reached $508 billion in 2008 and surpassed Canadian exports to all major world regional markets except the United States.

Cargo policy requirements for diverted marine shipments

February 11, 2011
A potential labour disruption at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert may result in the diversion of Canadian-bound marine shipments through the land border. The attached notice is sent out as a reminder of highway cargo reporting requirements If you have any additional questions or concerns, you may contact me at 604-666-7690 or by email at: [email protected] Sheila Carrie Regional Program Officer Program & Communications Division

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

February 10, 2011
In August and October of 2010, members were advised that Health Canada was consulting on the Mandatory Reporting Policy of the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Although not yet in effect, this Act was passed on December 14, 2010. The Mandatory Reporting of adverse events, dangerous defects and/or known recalls involving consumer products is an important new component of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and Health Canada’s consultations covered:

Napolitano denies border is unsecured

February 10, 2011
The following is from the 10 February 2011 edition of "montrealgazette.com". U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano yesterday sought to debunk a congressional report's finding that U.S. border agents adequately secure only 51 kilometres of the boundary with Canada.

N.A. surface trade up 15.5% y-o-y in November

February 10, 2011
The following is from the 8 February 2011 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics ”ctl.ca”. Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 15.5% higher in November than in November 2009, reaching $68.1 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of Transportation. BTS reported that the value of US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico fell 3.6% in November from October.

Minister of Transport looks to partnerships and innovation for Rail 2030

February 10, 2011
The following is a 9 February 2011 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today participated in a roundtable discussion in Ottawa on Rail 2030, the Railway Association of Canada’s project to develop a common industry vision for the future of rail.

D10-14-59, Tariff Classification of Garments Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated With Cellular Plastics

February 10, 2011
This memorandum outlines the policy of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in regard to the tariff classification of garments that have an outer layer made up of a textile fabric, which has been impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with cellular plastics, where the textile layer faces the exterior. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-14-59-eng.html

CORRECTION - New import requirements for ash wood products from the United States

February 9, 2011
The D-03-08, Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire has been revised (see attached) and will be published on the CFIA website soon at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-03-08e.shtml Thus, effective February 21st, 2011, the following import requirements will apply: From non-regulated states in U.S to Canada 44.01.22.0122.09 Ash wood chips

INGRAM MICRO INC. v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2009-073

February 9, 2011
Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, January 25, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 21, 2010, 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 January 13, 2010, with respect to a request for a further re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN INGRAM MICRO INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

RUTHERFORD CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL CORP. v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2009-076

February 9, 2011
Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, January 26, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on September 30, 2010, 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 December 22, 2009, with respect to a request for review of an advance ruling on tariff classification, pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN RUTHERFORD CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL CORP. Appellant AND

EICS: PKI Unavailable Morning 20 February 2011

February 9, 2011
Access to EICS is achieved using a PKI Certificate from the Internal Credential Management (ICM) Service of PWGSC. ICM Services = PKI Certificate Authority. This is to inform you that maintenance will be conducted by PWGSC on Internal Credential Management (ICM) Services during the scheduled maintenance window Sunday, 20 February 2011 between the hours of 05:00 and 09:00 ET. ICM services will be unavailable - no PKI logins - during the full duration of this maintenance window to allow for maintenance activities to take place.
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In Memoriam

February 9, 2011
The CSCB has been advised that, last month, two members of the B.C. customs brokerage community passed away. James Albert (Jim) Kendall was the President and CEO of Summit Customs Brokers. Thomas (Tommy) Jorgensen founded Columbia Customs Brokers along with several associates. The CSCB on behalf of its members sends its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Kendall and Mr. Jorgensen.

D10-14-59, Tariff Classification of Garments Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated With Cellular Plastics

February 9, 2011
Summary This memorandum outlines the policy of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in regard to the tariff classification of garments that have an outer layer made up of a textile fabric, which has been impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with cellular plastics, where the textile layer faces the exterior. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-14-59-eng.html

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

February 9, 2011
a) Chapter 12 was published to add the conditions for the end use "human consumption" for the following HS Codes. 12.07.99.0119.01 - Palm nuts and kernels (whole) 12.09.99.0076.02 - Cannabis sativa (Hemp), grain or non viable seed 12.12.20.0021.10 - Hijiki seaweed 12.12.20.0021.90 - Other algaes and seaweed 12.12.99.0102.00 - Fruit stones and kernels (apricot, peach, nectarine or plum) This generated a requirement version change for the following HS Codes for all origins.
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In Memoriam - Donald Butcher

February 8, 2011
The CSCB is saddened to learn of the passing of Donald Butcher yesterday in Kelowna. Don was former President of Thompson Ahern & Company and The Federated Group. He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Stephan) Mostowy and their daughters Siena and Simone; son Michael (Jasmine) Butcher and his brother Edwin Arthur Butcher. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 10 at 1pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, No. 2-111, 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1L3.