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New generation FAST cards required by Dec. 1

2 November 2009 New generation FAST cards required by Dec. 1 The following was reported on in the 30 October 2009 edition of "Canadian Transportation & Logistics". First generation FAST cards will no longer be accepted at the border as of Dec. 1, US Customs and Border Protection is warning. The…
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CRA Notice on UPS Canada & Supreme Court Decision

30 October 2009 CRA Notice on UPS Canada and Supreme Court Decision Members will be interested in the following message regarding United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. v. Her Majesty the Queen. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a notice regarding the Supreme Court of Canada decision involving UPS and the recovery of tax that was overpaid on imported goods.

Enrolment deadline for CCS course extended!

30 October 2009 Enrolment deadline for CCS course extended! Enrolment applications for the 2009-10 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course will be accepted until 18 December 2009. All applicants are advised that the first test (worth 5% of the final mark) is due on 28 January 2010. Details about…

CP Notice: Cnd Carload Facilities Closed, Nov 11

30 October 2009 CP Notice: Canadian Carload Facilities (Excluding Quebec) Closed for Remembrance Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2009 On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Canadian Pacific will not be offering local service to carload facilities in Canada, with the exception of Quebec facilities. Over-the…

Softwood Lumber Permits, October 2009

30 October 2009 Softwood Lumber Permits, October 2009 Brokers are advised that the correction period for October 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday, 09 November 2009, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the…

Update for 30 October 2009

The following messages were sent on 30 October: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - SIMA INDEX Update to Measures in Force under SIMA 2. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES Canada fights to pull out of slump New U.S. ambassador says solutions can be found to border and trade issues 3. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

30 October 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 08 was published to add new OGD extensions. 08.08.10.4003 - Candy apples (fresh) 08.08.10.4004 - Apples minimally transformed b) Chapter 14 was published to remove the second release recommendation of "Refer to CFIA-ISC" with a Fumigation…

Update to CFIA AIRS website (2)

30 October 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 95 was published to modify the conditions for the following HS Codes for countries other than the Continental United States. 95.05.10.1000.01 - Articles for Christmas festivities - Wooden components - less than 1.5 cm in thickness 95.05.10.1000…

Canada fights to pull out of slump

30 October 2009 Canada fights to pull out of slump The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Canada's economy continued to stagnate in August, a grim reminder of the country's struggle to pull out of an ugly recession. Gross domestic product fell 0.1 per cent in August…

Last CCS Designate Quiz for 2009 due today!

30 October 2009 Last CCS Designate Quiz for 2009 due today! CCS designates are reminded that the third and last quiz of 2009 is due today at 2pm EDT. The quiz is available in English and French, and is free of charge! Don’t miss your chance to gain ten (10) professional development points towards…

New U.S. ambassador says solutions can be found..

30 October 2009 New U.S. ambassador says solutions can be found to border and trade issues The following was reported on 29 October 2009 by the "Canadian Press". The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says he's confident the two countries can find a way to protect their borders without hampering free…

NAFTA Trade Slides 24.9 Percent

30 October 2009 NAFTA Trade Slides 24.9 Percent The following is excerpted from the 29 October 2009 edition of "globeandmail.com". Third consecutive month contracting less than 35 percent, first this year under 27 percent Surface trade with Canada and Mexico in August fell 24.9 percent from August…

New Senate Bill Continues Trend of Tougher Trade..

30 October 2009 New Senate Bill Continues Trend of Tougher Trade Enforcement The following was reported on in today's "WorldTrade Interactive". Proponents of overhauling U.S. trade policy, seemingly emboldened by the steps the Obama administration has already taken to tighten trade enforcement, are…

2009 WTO International Trade Statistics

30 October 2009 2009 WTO International Trade Statistics International Trade Statistics 2009 includes the details of merchandise trade by product and trade in commercial services by category. Each chapter is introduced by a highlights section that identifies the most salient trends in the data…

Update to CFIA Facilities Inspection Manual...

29 October 2009 Update to CFIA Facilities Inspection Manual, Chapter 7 Members are advised the following has been updated on the CFIA website: Facilities Inspection Manual: Chapter 7, Compliance and Enforcement Strategy: Item 7, Compliance and Enforcement Procedures - Importing without a Licence…

Update to CFIA Facilities Inspection Manual...

29 October 2009 Update to CFIA Facilities Inspection Manual, Chapter 7 Members are advised the following has been updated on the CFIA website: Facilities Inspection Manual: Chapter 7, Compliance and Enforcement Strategy: Item 7, Compliance and Enforcement Procedures - Importing without a Licence…

Plants with novel traits regulated under Part V...

29 October 2009 Plants with novel traits regulated under Part V of the Seeds Regulations: Guidelines for determining when to notify the CFIA This directive is intended to assist breeders, developers and importers of new plant lines ("proponents") in determining if their plant is regulated under Part…

CBSA Message: Time Change and Maintenance Outage

29 October 2009 CBSA Message: Time Change and Maintenance Outage The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-098). In order to complete the time change from the Eastern Daylight Time to Standard Time, all of the CBSA’s EDI systems will be unavailable for 120 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 1…