Trade News

Canada’s Economic Action Plan September 13, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for the second phase of revitalizing the Relance Terminal in the Port of Sept-Îles. The Prime Minister also welcomed the significant progress achieved on the first phase of the revitalization, initiated in September 2009, which also received Economic Action Plan funding! . This Economic Action Plan initiative will create long-term jobs, improve the competitiveness of local industries and promote economic growth in Sept-Îles and the surrounding regions.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today [September 10, 2010] issued an order following the expiry review of its order made on September 12, 2005, in Expiry Review No. RR-2004-006 concerning the dumping of certain whole potatoes originating in or exported from the United States of America for use or consumption in the province of British Columbia.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provides service at over 1200 locations across Canada. All government programs are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they are effective and efficient and that they respond to the priorities of Canadians. This ensures that funding is allocated to programs that are a high priority for Canadians and produce results.

Chapter 01 was published to add the end use "Temporary stay" to the following HS codes from the United States. 01.06.11 - Primates 01.06.19.2062.01 - Camels 01.06.19.2062.02 - Dromedaries This addition created a requirement version change to the same HS codes with other end uses. Chapter 16 was published to add new OGD extensions. 16.01.00.5480.00 - Meat tray (with cheese) 16.01.00.5480.01 - Containing beef 16.01.00.5480.02 - Containing veal 16.01.00.5480.03 - Containing pork

Members may be interested in the following proposed regulation published on September 11, 2010, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Recommended that export controls for PFOS and lindane be developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

The following is excerpted from the 10 September 2010 news release by Transport Canada.

Canada Continues Strengthening Collaboration with China to Protect the Health & Safety of Canadians The following is excerpted from the 10 September 2010 news release by Health Canada. The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada's Minister of Health, today concluded a visit to China that included several key meetings and the signing of a Letter of Intent re-affirming Canada's commitment to cooperate with China on issues related to consumer product safety...

Installation of licence plate readers at the Canada Border Services Agency port of entry in Cornwall The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be installing licence plate readers at the interim port of entry in the City of Cornwall this week.

Notice of Conclusion of Reinvestigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices respecting certain carbon steel pipe nipples and adaptor fittings, in nominal diameters up to and including 6 inches and the metric equivalents, originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).

Chapter 08 was published to remove the container size for the following HS Code. 08.09.10.4021 - Aprium (hybrid of prunus spp.) This created requirement version changes for the following HS Code. 08.09.10.4020 - Apricots (fresh) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The minutes of the C V & S Committee meeting that took place on 3 June 2010 are now available on the members site. To access, please login, click on the Regions tab, and then Toronto Region link.

CBSA has reissued Form BSF266 to show the new name of the Penalty Reduction Agreement (PRA). This agreement is now called the Penalty Reinvestment Agreement (PRA). This agreement allows, under certain conditions, full or partial reduction of AMPS penalties. The form is available here: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf266-eng.pdf Additional information on the PRA is available in D22-1-1.

The following is excerpted from the 4 September 2010 edition of "montrealgazette.com". Opposition is growing to the Canadian Border Security Agency's (CBSA's) recent decision to close two Canadian border stations south of Montreal next spring. The mayor of Franklin, Suzanne Blair, will be holding a news conference next week to launch a petition drive. And the largest employer in the region, Les Vergers Leahy, has written federal authorities a strong letter of protest.

CFIA have advised that they have extended their hours of service for the availability of the toll-free number for requesting MCAP Import Inspection Reports. Their message follows. Questions on this subject can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from October 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. These are available on their web site, at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/rlss/2010/m09/nr100907-eng.html?eml

The CSCB has been made aware of three new documents from Health Canada regarding their import and export requirements. These are:

Members are advised that two policies on animal health have been amended: Veterinary Health Certificates - Pets http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/exporte.shtml Amended: Israel - Dogs, Cats and Ferrets http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/petcom/israele…