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CP Message: Regina Intermodal Terminal-Gate Hours

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 CP Message: Regina Intermodal Terminal - Gate Hours of Operation The following message is from Claudio Minello, General Manager International, CP. Due to lower gate volume at the Regina Intermodal Facility, it is necessary to adjust the facility's gate hours to meet market demand. CP…

In 2009, it's all about the recession

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 In 2009, it's all about the recession The following article is by Jeffrey Simpson in the 7 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The recession of 2009 will force or induce changes in the work force and government finances, only some of which can reasonably be foreseen…. What…

Record year for Montreal

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 Record year for Montreal The following article is extracted from the 5 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Patrice Pelletier, president and chief executive of the Montreal Port Authority, said Monday that container traffic through the Port of Montreal should reach a…

Surprising consensus on the economy

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 Surprising consensus on the economy The following column, by Thomas Walkom, is excerpted from the 7 January 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. There is growing expert consensus on how Ottawa should deal with the economy, a consensus that crosses ideological lines. Put simply, it is…

Worst is yet to come, Fed acknowledges

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 Worst is yet to come, Fed acknowledges The following article is extracted from the 6 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The world's largest economy now faces an even deeper downturn than previously forecast, with soaring unemployment in 2009 and perhaps years of trillion…

USTR Sees Progress in China’s Compliance with WTO

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 USTR Sees Progress in China’s Compliance with WTO Accession Commitments This article is excerpted from the 7 January 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently issued its seventh report on China’s compliance with the bilateral and…

AES ag-ony

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 AES ag-ony This article is excerpted from the 6 January 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. A previous article on this matter was sent to members on 30 December 2008, and is found at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=19893 . Inconsistent and excessive ocean carrier deadlines for…

US Customs advises on Canada port diversions

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 US Customs advises on Canada port diversions The following article is excerpted from the 7 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection has issued a bulletin providing carriers with guidance to ensure compliance with advance manifest filing for…

Chamber: Free trade pacts should top Obama agenda

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 Chamber: Free trade pacts should top Obama agenda This article is excerpted from the 7 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Barack Obama should implement a broad range of measures to expand international trade and help jump-start U.S. economic growth, the U.S. Chamber of…

CBP Announces ISF/10+2 Information Sessions

January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 CBP Announces Importer Security Filing Information Sessions The following is excerpted from the 7 January 2009 news release by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today a schedule for information sessions to provide the trade community with an opportunity to learn more…

Certain filter tipped cigarette tubes...

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 Certain filter tipped cigarette tubes, originating in or exported from France Notice of Review of the Undertaking On January 5, 2009, the Canada Border Services Agency, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act, initiated a review of the undertaking respecting certain filter tipped…

H.S. Classification Seminar, Toronto Region

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 H.S. Classification Seminar, Toronto Region The CSCB Toronto Region would like to invite members for an H.S. Classification seminar presented by Mr. Paul Couloumbe, Canada Border Services Agency. Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm Location: 4…

H.S. Classification Seminar – Correction

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 H.S. Classification Seminar – Correction Further to our email from this morning regarding the H.S. Classification seminar in the Toronto Region, please note that Mr. Paul Couloumbe is employed by Russell A. Farrow. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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2009-1 Customs Tariff in MS Access

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 2009-1 Customs Tariff in MS Access The CBSA has responded to the CSCB's request for an Access version of the Customs Tariff, including the latest amendments. These amendments were included in Tariff Notices 36 and 37, made available on November 4 and December 31 respectively, but were not in a format that could be electronically uploaded.

Orders in Council: Customs Tariff Amendments

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 Orders in Council: Customs Tariff Amendments P.C. 2008-1928, Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2008-2 AMENDMENTS 1. Tariff item Nos. 2921.51.00, 5210.51.00, 5402.19.00, 5402.34.00 and 5407.54.00 in the List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Customs…

Loonie poised to take a run at greenback?

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 Loonie poised to take a run at greenback? The following is excerpted from the 6 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The U.S. dollar has been a big winner this year, but it is hard to believe the Canadian dollar will face the same adversity in 2009 as it did last year, unless…

Banks won't loosen credit

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 Banks won't loosen credit The following is excerpted from the 6 January 2009 edition of “Toronto Star”. Canada's banks are refusing to loosen consumer and business lending standards despite criticism their "prudent" credit practices are worsening the economic slump. The Canadian…

Flaherty hints personal tax cuts may be in budget

January 6, 2009
6 January 2009 Flaherty hints personal tax cuts may be in budget The following is excerpted from the 6 January 2009 edition of “Toronto Star”. Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty hinted Tuesday that personal tax cuts could be included in this month's budget as a way to help stimulate the country's…