Trade News

The following is a 1 February 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canada's dollar returned to above parity against a broadly softer U.S. dollar on Tuesday, though gains were held in check by a softer price of oil. The currency skidded nearly a penny in the previous session, hitting its lowest level this year before paring losses, after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's cautious remarks on employment prompted investors to price in a weak January jobs figure on Friday.

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 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 44.03.99.0151.08-Ash bark and bark mulch

The following is a 31 January 2011 news release by Department of Finance. The Harper Government today released the Seventh Report to Canadians on the Implementation of the Economic Action Plan. The report was released by Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, who was joined by Julian Fantino, Minister of State (Seniors).

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced administrative changes to its operations in southern Ontario. Effective April 1, 2011, the CBSA will amalgamate its two regions in Windsor/St. Clair and Niagara Falls/Ft. Erie. This change will not impact border operations and all ports of entry and services offered will remain. The principle change is that the administration of the regional headquarters offices will be consolidated into one regional office located in Fort Erie.

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2011-02-01 AP-2010-014 Massive Prints, Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing Postponed to 2011-02-02 AP-2010-004 Nestle Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-02-10 AP-2009-017 Nutricia North America Customs Act Public Hearing

Chapter 11 was published to add new OGD extensions. 11.09.00.7100 - Wheat gluten 11.09.00.7110 - Wheat gluten protein modified This created a requirement version change for "Human Consumption" for the following HS Codes. 11.07.10.7110 - Malt, not roasted: Of barley 11.07.10.7120 - Malt, not roasted: Of oats 11.07.10.7140 - Malt, not roasted: Of rye 11.07.10.7150 - Malt, not roasted: Of wheat 11.07.10.7191 - Malt, not roasted: Of other single cereal grains 11.07.20.7110 - Malt, roasted: Of barley

The following message is from CBSA (EDI11-004) Please note that there will be some changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. The ACROSS system and the CBSA website will be updated Monday, February 7, 2011. Please see attachment. A document listing the CFIA HS codes is available at: http://cscb.ca/listinfo/CFIA_HS_Codes-2011-02-07.XLS

Events you won’t want to miss are the CSCB Regional Conferences! Prairie Regional Conference – May 19th, Best Western Port O’Call Hotel, Calgary, AB QC Regional Conference – May 26th, Hotel Montreal Airport, Montreal, QC BC Regional Conference – June 2nd, River Rock Casino and Resort, Richmond, BC TO/ON Joint Regional Conference – June 16th and 17th, Arden Park Hotel, Stratford, ON

The following is a 28 January 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canada's new environment minister said he plans to work closely with the United States where possible on new policies and that no new legislation is needed to carry out the Conservative government's environmental plan. Peter Kent, in his first speech since being named environment minister earlier this month, said the government would continue with a sector-by-sector regulatory approach on the environment, aligning its policies with those of the United States where appropriate.

The following is a 27 January 2011 release by DFAIT. Minister Van Loan attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 28 and 29, 2011 to promote Canada's many economic advantages as an investment destination. Minister Van Loan will also attend the World Trade Organization Informal Ministerial Meeting. Related information is available on the DFAIT website at:

1. This memorandum has been updated to reflect changes to the Regulations for Determining the Country of Origin Goods Imported From a NAFTA Country for the Purpose of Specifying That Certain Goods be Marked and the Regulations for Determining the Country of Origin Goods Imported From a non-NAFTA Country for the Purpose of Specifying that Certain Goods be Marked. 2. The section titled Penalties has been added to reflect the authority to issue administrative monetary penalties for failure to comply with marking requirements.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (PBA) today announced the installation of a second NEXUS lane within the Peace Bridge CBSA plaza. This new NEXUS lane will provide additional expedited processing opportunities during busy commuter times and other peak travel events at the crossing.

CN 11-001: Implementation of the Strengthening of the Canada Border Services Agency's Procedure Respecting the Importation of Goods Contaminated With Soil and/or Related Matter 1. The purpose of this notice is to confirm that February 1, 2011 marks the end of the twelve-month transition period leading up to the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) implementation of a strengthened commercial importation process respecting goods contaminated with soil and/or related matter (soil).

With the implementation of eManifest, all carriers will be required to use a CBSA-assigned carrier code and the use of itinerant carrier codes will be eliminated. As such, effective April 1, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will no longer accept the “77YY” itinerant highway carrier code.

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml MHD 2011-01 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Hong Kong MHD 2011-02 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Saudi Arabia MHD 2011-03 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Australia MHD 2011-04 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Japan MHD 2011-09

Chapter 07 was published to add a new OGD extension. 07.06.90.3028 - Beet - peeled This created are requirement version change for the following HS Codes. 07.03.10.3007 - Onions - peeled 07.03.90.3007 - Chives - in bunch, cut 07.06.10.3027 - Carrots and baby carrots - peeled Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Please be advised that the following have been updated/added on the CFIA web site: - Export Information By Jurisdiction http://inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/export/coupaye.shtml - certification requirements - Russia: http://inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/export/cert10/rusruse.shtml

Chapter 12 was published to add the conditions for "Human consumption" to the following HS Code. 12.09.21 - Seeds of forage plants: Lucerne (alfalfa) seed Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Minutes of the BC Region Executive meeting held on 20 January 2011 are now available on the British Columbia Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website, log in, click on the Regions tab, and then on the British Columbia Region link.

The following is a 27 January 2011 news release by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia–Pacific Gateway, today met with small-business owners and working families in Montréal's West Island to discuss ways to create even more jobs and economic growth, as the Harper Government prepares for the next phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan.