Trade News

3 October 2008 Diversification Dividend The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Everybody knows that Canada is a trading nation. Compare the share of trade to total economic output, and Canada ranks close to the top among large…

The following messages were sent on 3 October: 1. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES Planners of new US-Canada bridge eye legal fight Stocks headed for mixed open McGuinty, Charest slam federal leaders for ignoring economy Diversification Dividend 2. US CUSTOMS ARTICLES New [US] Export Control Initiatives…

3 October 2008 Planners of new US-Canada bridge eye legal fight The following is excerpted from the 2 October 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. The owners of the busiest commercial bridge crossing linking the United States and Canada say they'll sue if their plan for a new span is not approved…

3 October 2008 Stocks headed for mixed open The following is excerpted from the 3 October 2008 edition of “Toronto Star”. Stocks are headed for a mixed open after another disastrous day Thursday, amid more bleak U.S. economic data but hopeful news from the banking sector. The U.S. Labour Department…

3 October 2008 New [US] Export Control Initiatives Include Intra-Company Transfers, CCL Review Changes The following is excerpted from the 3 October 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Bureau of Industry and Security rolled out a number of new export control regulations at its annual…

3 October 2008 Bailout bill passes The following is excerpted from the 3 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. With the U.S. economy on the brink and elections looming, Congress approved an unprecedented $700-billion (U.S.) government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and…

2 October 2008 Appeals - Decisions Pending The following is the latest list of CITT decisions pending for appeals: Appeal No., Appeal Name, Act AP-2006-063 Fenwick Automotive Products Limited, Customs Act AP-2007-008 Korhani Canada Inc., Customs Act AP-2007-009 Sigvaris Corporation, Customs Act AP…

2 October 2008 OK OK Kaiser pretzels may contain melamine The following is excerpted from the 1 October 2008 news release by CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Dai Jung Distributing are advising people not to consume the OK OK Kaiser pretzels described below. These products are…

2 October 2008 Thermoelectric Containers, Inquiry No. NQ-2008-002 IN THE MATTER of an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting thermoelectric containers that provide cooling and/or warming with the use of a passive heat sink and a thermoelectric module…

2 October 2008 CN Message: New Genset Schedule - Effective October 6, 2008 The following notice is from CN Intermodal. CN has completed a review of genset service requirements for both Import and Export traffic at the Ports of Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver. This review has considered reefer…

2 October 2008 CFIA Production Database Backup This is a reminder that a full database backup of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2008. CFIA systems will be unavailable from 3am to 7am EST. Please note that full database backups of the production database (PROD)…

2 October 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 01 was published to change the requirements for the following HS codes from the state of Florida in the USA. 01.01.10.2001 Horses: Thoroughbred. 01.01.10.2002 Horses: Other breeds. 01.01.10.2004 Asses: Purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys…

2 October 2008 [US] Recession signs are clear, economists say The following was reported on in the 2 October 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. Economists are anticipating the third quarter will be the start of a significant recession that could last awhile. Even before the credit crisis of the…

2 October 2008 2008 CBP Trade Symposium A draft agenda of the CBP Trade Symposium, taking place on October 29-31, is now available on the CBP website at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_outreach/symposium08/ag….

1 October 2008 Third and last CCS Designate quiz for 2008 starts today! The third and last quiz of 2008 is now available, in English and French. (also available off the CSCB home page) Don’t miss your chance to gain ten (10) professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation…

1 October 2008 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Declines in July The following is excerpted from the 1 October 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Department of Transportation reports that U.S. surface transportation trade in goods with NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico totaled $71.6…

1 October 2008 D14-1-3, Procedures for Making a Request for a Re-Determination or an Appeal of Goods Under the Special Import Measures Act This memorandum explains the procedures to be followed by clients who disagree with the determinations and re-determinations concerning imported goods made under…

1 October 2008 Certain Lotte brand Koala’s March filled cookies may contain melamine The following is excerpted from the 30 September 2008 news release by CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people not to consume the Lotte brand Koala’s March filled cookies described below as…

1 October 2008 5562, Cheese Import Licence The following letter was provided by Jennifer Miner, Dairy Specialist, Agrifood Division, CFIA. Members are advised that starting October 2008, CFIA will accept applications for a “Cheese Import Licence”. The application form for a Cheese Import Licence…

1 October 2008 Benefit from this year’s CSCB annual conference! From speakers to sponsors, this year’s annual conference has been attracting attention. Join us in Vancouver, BC where you can hear from those who have first-hand knowledge of projects and programs that affect your business. Confirmed…