Trade News

7 April 2008 Trade Actions Database Anti-dumping and Countervailing Actions Reported by WTO Members BACKGROUND The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is an independent authority, operating in Canada’s trade remedies system, which conducts injury inquiries. In these inquiries, the…

7 April 2008 Russian Audit of Canada’s Fish Inspection Program Information concerning the Russian audit of Canada's Fish Inspection Program is available on the CFIA web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/commun/20080404e.shtml

7 April 2008 Use of AIRS Tool The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is an important part of the CFIA/ACROSS interface. The system also allows users to quickly determine the additional data (codes) that must be included in the EDI release message. For CFIA, pest and disease risk is based on…

7 April 2008 Future Strategies You Need Right Now The following article is excerpted from the 5 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”; it is written by George Stalk, author of “ Five Future Strategies You Need Right Now”. The Five Strategies There are always important business issues forming like…

4 April 2008 Egg Products Quota Holders’ Lists, 2008 The egg products quota holders’ lists for 2008 are available on the FAITC website at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/EggProductsQHList2008-en…

4 April 2008 Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program - Update The CBSA has responded to some of the questions raised by the CSCB regarding changes to the administration of the GST letter. Until more information is available with respect to the payment and collection…

4 April 2008 Employment Report The following is an economic update from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Employment in March edged higher (+14,600), however, a surge of new entrants into the labour market pushed the unemployment rate up to 6.0% from 5.8% the previous month. Over the past 12 months…

4 April 2008 U.S, EU point to progress on trusted trader recognition The following was reported on in the 4 April 2008 edition of the “American Shipper”. U.S. and European Union officials formally agreed last week on a roadmap for achieving mutual recognition of their respective supply chain…

4 April 2008 US DOT says surface trade with Canada, Mexico up more than 7% in January The following was reported on in the 3 April 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Trade using surface transportation between the US and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners…

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…