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Update to CFIA AIRS website

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 08 was published to add new OGD extensions for the end uses of "Human consumption, Further processing, Other end uses, Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution and Canadian goods returning to Canada". 08.09.10.4020 - Apricots…

Risks to economy growing: Bank of Canada

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 Risks to economy growing: Bank of Canada This article is excerpted from the 19 November 2008 edition of “Reuters Canada”. The Bank of Canada sees a greater risk that economic growth and inflation will be lower than it projected just a month ago as the global financial crisis ripples…

US Looks to Boost Product Safety Efforts with EU..

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 U.S. Looks to Boost Product Safety Efforts with EU, China The following was reported on in the 19 November 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. A first-of-its-kind summit among the U.S., the European Union and China this week illustrates that consumer product safety continues…

Obama to Usher in Major Shift in Trade Policy

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 Obama to Usher in Major Shift in Trade Policy This article is excerpted from the 19 November 2008 edition of “New York Times”. The election of Barack Obama has delivered a decisive victory to 'fair traders,' mainly Democrats and their allies who for years have contended that the…

Survey: Shipping confidence levels dive, rates ...

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 Survey: Shipping confidence levels dive, rates likely to fall This article is excerpted from the 19 November 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. Confidence in the shipping business is falling, according to an industry survey by U.K. accounting firm Moore Stephens… The firm said its…

First RFID Technology Upgrades Complete

November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 First RFID Technology Upgrades Complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that technology upgrades are complete at the Pacific Highway and Peace Arch border crossings with Canada, and at the Mariposa and DeConcini ports of entry in Nogales, Ariz. These locations mark the…

BSE Case Confirmed in British Columbia

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 BSE Case Confirmed in British Columbia The following news release was issued by the CFIA on 17 November 2008. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a seven-year-old dairy cow from British Columbia. No part of the animal’s carcass…

CN Message: Tarif 7589 / Port of Montreal fees

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 CN Message: Tarif 7589 / Port of Montreal fees The following message is from CN Intermodal Marketing. Effective January 1st, 2009, a new tariff 7589 will take effect. CN will be increasing rates in CN 7589 to reflect current market conditions. In addition, the Montreal Port…

CN Message: US Thanksgiving, Update (Detroit)

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 CN Message: US Thanksgiving, Update (Detroit) Intermodal Gate Hours: Chicago Wednesday: Open at 05:00 (5AM) and close at 23:00 (11PM) Thursday: Closed Friday: Open at 05:00 (5AM) and close at 17:00 (5PM) Saturday: Open at 07:00 (7AM) and close at 23:00 (11PM) Sunday: Open at 07:00…
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EDI and Sub-Agents

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 EDI and Sub-Agents Members have indicated to the CSCB that some officers will not discuss an EDI transmission with a broker who is not located at that port and instead insists on dealing with a subagent. We have confirmed with CBSA Headquarters that this is not correct and that the issue is addressed in the ACROSS-EDI PRD. The excerpt that covers this situation is reproduced below, please note the final line in the excerpt.

Canada and Brazil Sign Agreement on Science, ...

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Canada and Brazil Sign Agreement on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation The following is excerpted from the 17 November 2008 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Sergio Machado…

Ministers Cannon and Day to Participate in APEC...

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Ministers Cannon and Day to Participate in APEC Ministerial Meeting in Peru The following is excerpted from the 18 November 2008 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and…

Banking's clogged arteries won't clear overnight

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Banking's clogged arteries won't clear overnight This article is excerpted from the 18 November 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Been to the bank for a mortgage lately? A line of credit for doing business? How about a car loan? If you haven't, count yourself lucky. If you have…

Banking's clogged arteries won't clear overnight

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Banking's clogged arteries won't clear overnight This article is excerpted from the 18 November 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Been to the bank for a mortgage lately? A line of credit for doing business? How about a car loan? If you haven't, count yourself lucky. If you have…

World Leaders Pledge No New Trade Barriers ...

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 World Leaders Pledge No New Trade Barriers to Help Speed Economic Recovery This article is excerpted from the 18 November 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. At a summit held in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15 on how to address the global economic crisis, leaders from 20 countries…

CBP Conducts Second Round of C-TPAT Validations...

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 CBP Conducts Second Round of C-TPAT Validations in China This news release was issued by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency on 17 November 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and China Customs concluded a second round of joint supply chain security validation visits…

Guide to C-TPAT Program Benefits available from US

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Guide to C-TPAT Program Benefits available from US Customs US Customs and Border Protection has developed a guide to the benefits available from its Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, C-TPAT. The guide is available on the CBP website at: http://www.customs.gov…

The ICC Commission on Banking will continue...

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 The ICC Commission on Banking will continue exploring the impacts of the current situation This news release from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was issued on 17 November 2008. Members of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice and representatives from…

Lawmakers Told More Is Needed to Aid Economy

November 18, 2008
18 November 2008 Lawmakers Told More Is Needed to Aid Economy This article is excerpted from the 18 November 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. Top financial officials warned Congress on Tuesday that the economy continued to need urgent attention, with the credit markets remaining tight, millions…