Trade News

31 October 2008 Economy shrinks 0.3 per cent The following was reported on in the 31 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's economy shrank 0.3 per cent in August, hit by declining activity in wholesale trade, manufacturing and the energy sector, Statistics Canada says. Economists had…

31 October 2008 U.S. tariffs ordered returned to Canadian Wheat Board The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian Wheat Board has scored another court victory that it says sets an important precedent for anyone exporting south of the border. The U…

31 October 2008 "10+2" rule faces obstacles, call for interim prototype The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The likelihood is increasing that the government's "10+2" proposal requiring advance ocean shipment data for security screening will not see the…

31 October 2008 Strategy Will Guide CBP's Efforts to Facilitate Trade The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 news release on CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham today announced the publication of the CBP Trade Strategy at the annual CBP Trade Symposium…

30 October 2008 D2-6-7, Persons' Goods/Currency and Monetary Instruments Detained at the Canada Border Services Agency or Abandoned to the Crown – Use of Form K24, Non-monetary General Receipt This memorandum outlines the policies and procedures relating to persons’ goods/currency and monetary…

30 October 2008 D5-1-1, Canada Border Services Agency International Mail Processing System This memorandum outlines and explains the legislation authorizing the examination of international mail and the obligations of the importing public to pay the duties and taxes owing. It also provides an…

30 October 2008 D5-2-2, International Mail Destined for Canadian Forces Post Offices This memorandum outlines and explains the movement and processing of international mail destined for Canadian Forces post offices (CFPOs). Revisions This memorandum has been updated to reflect Canada Border Services…

30 October 2008 CBSA Message: Maintenance Outage and Time Change The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-086). On Saturday, November 1, 2008 there will be an outage between 12:00am and 1:30am AND between 5:00am and 6:30am (Eastern Time). During that time period we will be unable to process data…

30 October 2008 Loonie soars as U.S. dollar falls The following was reported on the 30 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar continued its trek skywards in overseas trading Thursday. The loonie was trading overseas at 83.86 cents (U.S.), up more than two full cents from…

30 October 2008 Weathering the Weather The following article was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Looking out the window isn’t much fun these days. It’s mighty stormy in the global economy, and every day seems a bit wilder. Getting a read on…

30 October 2008 GST/HST filing: quick and easy The following is a tax tip from CRA. Did you know that you can file your goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) return electronically from your home or office? Eligible registrants can use the access code from their personalized return to…

30 October 2008 Harper unveils new cabinet The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave big portfolios to three rookie women MPs in his new cabinet, aiming to give his government a new look when Parliament returns next month…

30 October 2008 Harper unveils new cabinet The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave big portfolios to three rookie women MPs in his new cabinet, aiming to give his government a new look when Parliament returns next month…

Loonie soars as U.S. dollar falls The following was reported on the 30 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar continued its trek skywards in overseas trading Thursday. The loonie was trading overseas at 83.86 cents (U.S.), up more than two full cents from Wednesday's close…

30 October 2008 Analysis: Election imperils US free-trade agenda The following was reported on in the 29 October 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. The future of the United States' free-trade agenda is in big trouble. Consider this train of thought: The global economy is in a tailspin, and…

30 October 2008 Bush Administration Pushes FTAs as Part of Potential Economic Stimulus Package The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. As congressional leaders move closer to holding a post-election session to address the faltering domestic economy…

30 October 2008 Customs mum on 10+2 The following is excerpted from the 30 October 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. Senior officials at Customs and Border Protection now are declining to predict when the agency's new security filing rule, known as 10+2, will be published. The rule has been…

29 October 2008 Canadian Association of Technical Outerwear Manufacturers (Three-Layer Outerwear Fabric), No. TR-2007-005 REPORT TO THE MINISTER OF FINANCE On July 14, 1994, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) received terms of reference from the Minister of Finance (the…

29 October 2008 Standard Products Inc. vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2007-011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 29 and 30, 2008, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border services Agency, dated May 17…