Trade News

15 February 2007 Seminar in CSCB Toronto Region, “CBSA International Import Security: Import and Export Initiatives” The CSCB Toronto Region is pleased to announce its first seminar for 2007. The title is “CBSA International Import Security: Import and Export Initiatives”, and this event will take…

15 February 2007 Waterproof Rubber Footwear, Expiry No. LE-2006-001 IN THE MATTER OF a notice of expiry, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on October 18, 2002, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-005 (as…

15 February 2007 CN says UTU refuses to re-start bargaining, end strike during new negotiations The following message was issued this afternoon by CN Rail. CN said the United Transportation Union (UTU) general chairmen today refused a comprehensive company offer from CN President and Chief Executive…

15 February 2007 Eastern coalition plan called flawed The following article is excerpted from the 15 February 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A proposed economic union between most of Atlantic Canada and parts of Quebec and the northeast United States is being dismissed as "unrealistic" and…

15 February 2007 Tighter security in works for air cargo, passengers This article is extracted from the 13 February 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Transport Canada is moving "aggressively" on a report from the global aviation authority that calls for beefed-up air security through improved…

15 February 2007 The Canada Revenue Agency offers business tax help on Saturdays The following news release was issued by the Canada Revenue Agency on 14 February 2007. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide service on its business enquiries telephone lines on two Saturdays, February 17, and…

15 February 2007 COAC: “10+2” security filing should lead to early customs entry This article is excerpted from the 15 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. When the U.S. government later this year mandates that importers file information about their overseas shipments before the vessel…

14 February 2007 CN07-005 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Carriers and Service Providers Export Reporting Revised Appendices This Notice notifies the exporting community that appendices A and B of the MOU have been revised, and this updated information supersedes information provided in…

14 February 2007 CN07-004 Software Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2007, Version 7.10 This Customs Notice informs exporters that CAED 2007 version 7.10 was released on 12 February 2007. In this version, the container number field accepts the 11-character standard. CAED participants…

14 February 2007 CN Service Update, 13 February 2007 The following message is from CN Rail. CN's people continued to successfully execute the strike contingency plan on Monday, February 12th. Main line corridors were fluid, and major marshalling yards continued to effectively process traffic and…

14 February 2007 RC4215 NEXUS – Members Guide This new publication explaining the NEXUS program for pre-approved, low-risk travellers is found on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4215/README.html

14 February 2007 Daylight Savings Time The following message is from the CBSA Electronic Commerce Unit. Beginning in 2007, in accordance with the United State's Energy Policy Act of 2005, the U.S. and Canada will begin Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and revert to…

14 February 2007 Rail strike hampers Vancouver box backlog The following article is excerpted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Officials at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, said only a small dent has been made in the backlog of containers that began stacking up…

14 February 2007 COAC set to weigh in on mandatory “10+2” trade data This article is excerpted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Homeland Security officials intend to mandate that all importers electronically transmit key pieces of transaction data about their cargo…

14 February 2007 WCO urges traders to support security framework The following article is extracted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A Hong Kong Customs official called on traders to sign on to the World Customs Organization’s proposals for secure global trade. Customs…

14 February 2007 COAC wants to emphasize trade facilitation This article is extracted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The list of recent COAC appointments is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=14223 . … The Departmental Advisory…

13 February 2007 Service Update from CN -- Monday, February 12th, 2007 The following is a notice from CN Rail. CN's people continued to successfully execute the strike contingency plan on Sunday February 11th. Main line corridors were fluid, and most trains which had been set off on line were moving…

13 February 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published - change in release recommendation for fresh mandarins from China. This resulted in changes to requirement version numbers for the HS codes listed below. Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. 08.05.10…

13 February 2007 Meat Hygiene Directives Updated The following directives have been updated on the CFIA web site: MHD 2007-07 Chapter 19, Poultry Inspection Programs MHD 2007-06 Chapter 11 – USA revised annex A-4 MHD 2007-05 Chapter 11 – Belarus import requirements for pork http://www.inspection.gc…

13 February 2007 Vancouver seeks partner for terminal expansion project The following article is extracted from the 12 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada’s Port of Vancouver is looking for a partner to design, build and operate a $1.2-billion terminal project at Deltaport on…