Trade News

17 July 2008 CBSA Message: Crimson Logic Update Message EDI08-057 (update) Problems with Crimson Logic direct connect line have been resolved.

17 July 2008 Halifax port volumes sink in first half of 2008 The following article is excerpted from the 16 July 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The Port of Halifax has experienced a decline in cargo volumes in the first half of the year, according to statistical analysis…

17 July 2008 Economy not in danger from U.S., Flaherty says The following article is excerpted from the 16 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's economy is the envy of the world and is not about to fall victim to the volatile financial markets or follow the United States into economic…

17 July 2008 Tourism industry, security experts divided on proposal for high-tech driver's licences The following article is extracted from the 17 July 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Ontario residents concerned about a new security card being created to meet tighter restrictions at the Canada-U…

17 July 2008 WTO shrimp rulings upheld This article is excerpted from the 16 July 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Members may wish to refer to a previous Journal of Commerce article on this subject at: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=11668. The Appellate Body of the World Trade…

17 July 2008 NCBFAA weighs in on aviation cargo security at congressional hearings This news release was issued by the NCBFAA on 16 July 2008. Washington DC: In testimony today before the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection…

16 July 2008 EDI Release Reports for June 2008 The release requests received report for June, 2008 is available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/RRRJune08.xls.

16 July 2008 Three-Layer and Four-Layer Outerwear Fabric, No. TR-2007-005 Notice of Revised Description Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has revised the description of the subject fabrics for the above-noted request as published in its Notice of…

16 July 2008 CBSA Message: Crimson Logic Update Message EDI08-056 (update) Problems with Crimson Logic direct connect line have been resolved.

16 July 2008 EICS/EXCOL: Help desk not available The EICS/EXCOL Telephone Help Desk is not available today Wednesday 16 July 2008. The E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored until 16:00 EST. [email protected] [email protected]

16 July 2008 CITT Public Hearings The latest list of CITT public hearings is available on their website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/hearing/hearing_e.asp.

16 July 2008 CITT Issues Order Carbon Steel Nipples and Adaptor Fittings from China The following news release was issued by the CITT on 15 July 2008. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today issued an order following the expiry review of its finding made on July 16, 2003, as amended on June…

16 July 2008 Helly Hansen Leisure Canada Inc. vs. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No. Ap-2006-054 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 22, 2008, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of…

16 July 2008 Clothes Line Apparel, Division of 2810221 Canada Inc. vs. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No. Ap-2007-006 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on December 3, 2007, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision…

16 July 2008 Enhanced CSSP Requirements: Wastewater Treatment Plant Impacts The following is an industry notice released on 16 July 2008 by CFIA. This notice provides information on planned enhancements that will strengthen the food safety measures in shellfish harvest areas adjacent to wastewater…

16 July 2008 CBSA Message: Crimson Logic Message EDI08-057 EDI Hotline - July 16, 11:00 am We are currently experiencing problems with the CRIMSON LOGIC direct connect line. There is no outbound traffic. There is no ETA

16 July 2008 Container Testing and Ventilation - Update The CSCB has had a discussion with senior CBSA staff regarding CBSA testing of containers for fumigants and other solvents. This is further to our message of July 12. Although the testing of containers destined for examination is not new, it is…

16 July 2008 Trade Compliance and Integrity The CBSA has provided an outline of its national priorities for trade compliance verifications. In 2007-2008, the four national priorities that were selected with respect to non-compliance related to tariff classification were: furniture parts, sawn lumber…

16 July 2008 Testing and Ventilation of Marine Containers Fact Sheet The following fact sheet was posted on the CBSA website on 16 July 2008. Chemical fumigants are widely used in the shipping industry to kill invasive alien species in cargo loads. Historically, the Canada Border Services Agency…

16 July 2008 Temporary closure of WISC Due to building maintenance, a scheduled power outage on July 19, 2008 will result in the following closure: The Western Import Service Centre (WISC) will be closed on Saturday July 19, 2008 , between the hours of 13:30 - 20:00 pacific standard time . During…