Trade News

4 April 2008 Japan on shaky ground The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, Export Development Canada The Japanese economy is at it again. Economy-watchers expected a poor showing in the final quarter of 2007, but in a repeat of the fall 2006 experience…

3 April 2008 Revisions to Directives: D-94-22, D-96-15 D-94-22 Members are advised that Appendix 1 "List of pine shoot beetle infested areas in Canada and the United States" of Directive D-94-22 "Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine…

3 April 2008 Update to “Fish List” Members are advised that the "List of Canadian Acceptable Common Names for Fish and Seafood" has been updated (Peprilus medius, Parapenaeopsis hardwickii, Chelidonichthys spinosus, Protachypene precipua added; Xiphopenaeus riveti changed to Xiphopenaeus kroyeri)…

3 April 2008 CP Message: REMINDER - TRIEX implementation in Vancouver, BC April 12th and 13th, 2008 CP is in the process of implementing TRIEX (Truck, Rail, Intermodal EXcellence), an end-to-end shipment management solution that will utilize new processes and technology to enhance our Intermodal…

3 April 2008 Turkey Products, Peanut Butter Quota Holders’ Lists, 2008 The turkey & turkey products quota holders’ lists for 2008 are available on the FAITC website at: FTA Allocation: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/turkey-fta08-en.asp Traditional Pool Allocation: http://www.dfait…

3 April 2008 Revisions to Directive D-07-03 Members are advised that Appendix 2 "List of Areas Regulated for Light Brown Apple Moth" of Directive D-07-03 "Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth)" has been…

3 April 2008 Meat Hygiene Directives The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct/direct… MHD 2008-3 Chapter 10 - Fifth Directive MHD 2008-4 Chapter 11 - Revised import requirements for…

3 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Requirements were created for the end use of "Canadian goods returning to Canada" for the following HS chapters. 02.00.00 - Meat and Edible Meat Offal 04.00.00 - Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere…

3 April 2008 DHL Express (Canada) - Changes to Operations DHL Express (Canada) Ltd announces the following changes to our operations. Effective April 3, 2008 DHL Express (Canada) Ltd. advice notices may reflect carrier code A1X- or 8068. Kindly update any coding you may have in entry or tracking…

3 April 2008 DHL Express (Canada) Operations - Correction Further to the notice sent out this morning, please note a correction to the VISTA sub-locator code. DHL Express (Canada) Ltd announces the following changes to our operations. Effective April 3, 2008 DHL Express (Canada) Ltd. advice notices…

3 April 2008 Recession 'possible,' Bernanke admits The following is excerpted from the 3 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Ben Bernanke has come ominously close to acknowledging that the United States is in recession. The Federal Reserve Board chief predicted yesterday that the U.S. economy…

2 April 2008 Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program - update We understand that the CBSA has issued a final letter to all brokers regarding changes to the GST letter option. If you have not received that letter, a copy is available here: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo…

2 April 2008 Updated list of EICS online customs brokers Members are advised that DFAIT has updated the list of EICS online customs brokers. It is available on its website at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/brokers-en.asp.

2 April 2008 Revisions to Directives: D-94-28, D-95-13, D-96-15 D-94-28 Members are advised that Directive D-94-28 "Blueberry Plants from Australia" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-94-28e.shtml This directive has been revised…

2 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 01 was published to add new import conditions to the following HS codes from Australia. 01.05.94 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus This modification created a change of version for the same HS codes from various countries except USA. B)…

2 April 2008 Exploring America’s Export Success The following written by Stephen S. Poloz, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. The Canadian and U.S. economies are both slowing, but under the surface they could not be more different. Canada is…

1 April 2008 D0 Checklist Updated The list of D memoranda has been updated, and is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/new-neuf/menu-eng.html

1 April 2008 Help Desk NOT Available The EICS/EXCOL Telephone Help Desk is not available today, Tuesday 1 April, 2008. The E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored until 16:00 EST. [email protected] [email protected]

1 April 2008 Ministers Welcome WTO Report Reaffirming that EU Beef Hormone Ban is Unjustified The following news release was issued by FAITC on 31 March 2008. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today…

1 April 2008 Minister Emerson and Provincial and Territorial Representatives United on Canada’s Trade Priorities The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada on 31 March 2008. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and…