Trade News

30 November 2006 SIMA Re-Investigation of certain Xanthates The CBSA has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain xanthates originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Members with questions regarding this re-investigation should contact…

30 November 2006 Government's enactment of new regulations aimed at stabilizing trucking operations at British Columbia's Lower Mainland ports. The following is excerpted from a news release issued on 29 November by Transport Canada. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport…

29 November 2006 Health Hazard Alert - Certain Cooked Ham And Turkey Products Distributed By Honeybaked Foods Inc. May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes The following alert was sent by the CFIA on 28 November 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain…

29 November 2006 Service Update The following message is from CPR.. This broadcast is intended to provide an update on service issues across our network. Franz derailment reported Nov 23rd: Line clear was 1540 Eastern Time on Nov 24th. Train service through the main line area has returned to normal…

29 November 2006 Revised - Christmas Period GENSET Service The following message is from CN. A revised Genset Service schedule for the upcoming Christmas period has been posted on our website: http://www.cn.ca/productsservices/intermodal/en_IMX.shtml 1. A Genset service has been added in the…

29 November 2006 Certain Copper Rod - Notice of Preliminary Determination On November 28, 2006, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) with respect to certain copper…

29 November 2006 D15-2-48 Certain Laminate Flooring Originating In or Exported From the People's Republic of China and France This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain laminate flooring originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and…

28 November 2006 Ontario Company Fined $3,000 for Offences Under the Meat Inspection Act This news release was issued by the CFIA on 27 November, and is available on their web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/projud/2006/20061127e.shtml A conviction was registered against…

28 November 2006 Health Hazard Alert - Athena Donair Distributors The following alert was sent by the CFIA on 24 November 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Athena Donair Distributors Ltd. are warning donair establishments and restaurants in Alberta not to use or sell Athena Donair…

28 November 2006 Allergy Alert - Undeclared Almond In S chär Brand Snack – Gluten Free Chocolate Wafers With Hazelnuts The following alert was sent by the CFIA on 24 November 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to almond protein not to consume the Schär…

28 November 2006 Updated Master Penalty Document Now Available Further to our message of November 9, 2006, the revised Master Penalty Document is now available at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/amps/menu-e.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/amps/menu-e.html

27 November 2006 The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) The following message is from Andrea Spry, Director-General at CBSA. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. initiative that will require all travellers, including Canadians, to carry a valid passport or other…

27 November 2006 RC4105 Moving Back to Canada This publication is an overview of the laws, restrictions and entitlements affecting people returning to resume residence in Canada. It is found on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4105/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E…

27 November 2006 RC4141 Settling in Canada – Information on importing Goods for People Indenting to Settle in Canada This publication is an overview of the laws, restrictions and entitlements affecting people intending to settle in Canada. It is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc…

27 November 2006 RC4161 Information for Visitors to Canada and Seasonal Residents This publication is an overview of the laws, restrictions and entitlements affecting visitors to Canada and seasonal residents. It is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4161/README…

27 November 2006 Chapters 07 and 20 were published. Change in release recommendation for the United States. 07.05.11 - Lettuce: Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) 07.05.19 - Lettuce: Other 07.09.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) 20.05.90.7271 - Other salads 20.05.90…

27 November 2006. New User Fee from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Delayed Until March 1, 2007 The following message is from CPR. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA have announced that the implementation of the interim rule that will impose…

27 November 2006. New User Fee from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Delayed Until March 1, 2007 The following message is from CPR. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA have announced that the implementation of the interim rule that will impose…

New User Fee from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Delayed Until March 1, 2007 The following message is from CPR. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA have announced that the implementation of the interim rule that will impose agricultural…

27 November 2006 Request for Tariff Relief on Certain Plastic Dunnage Bags The Department of Finance is seeking members’ views on a request the Department has received for tariff relief on certain plastic dunnage bags. The propose to amend duty-free tariff item No. 3926.90.10 to include the…