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23 August 2006 Update to Directive D-98-09, "Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States" Appendix 1,"LIST OF NORTH AMERICAN GYPSY MOTH INFESTED OR SUSPECTED INFESTED AREAS OF CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES", of Directive D…

23 August 2006 Update to Directive D-02-06, “Interim Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii)" Appendix 2, "List of Regulated Countries and Regulated Areas within Canada for Swede Midge", of Directive D-02-06, "Interim Phytosanitary…

23 August 2006 Update to Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes - 2006 The “Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2006” has been revised. Details are found on the DFAIT web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/bluebook/since2006-en.a… http://www.dfait-maeci.gc…

23 August 2006 New Certified Customs Specialist Categories Now Available In June, the Board of Directors approved two new categories of individuals with the CCS designation program: retired CCS designates, and honourary CCS designates. Take a look -- these categories might interest you or someone…

23 August 2006 Ottawa touts 'majority' in softwood deal The following article is extracted from the 23 August 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute moved closer to conclusion yesterday as Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that a "clear majority" of forestry…

22 August 2006 2006 Chicken Quota Holders Lists The following chicken quota holders lists are available on the DFAIT web site: 1. Chicken – Processor Pool http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/chickenprocessor06-en.asp 2. Chicken – FTA http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/chicken…

22 August 2006 Update to Directive D-02-12, "Import requirements of non-manufactured wood and other non-propagative wood products, except solid wood packaging material, from all areas other than the continental United States" Appendix 2, "LIST OF TROPICAL LUMBER SPECIES THAT ARE EXEMPTED FROM…

22 August 2006 Editions Gallery Ltd., Appeal No. AP-2005-017 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 21, 2006, 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 the Canada Border Services Agency dated June 23, 2005, with…

22 August 2006 September 4th, Labor Day, Terminal Hours for CN Labor Day Holiday ? Monday, September 4th, 2006 Canadian Terminals: Open Close HALIFAX (HIT) GATE: 08:00 - 18:00 MONCTON GATE: 00:01 - 23:59 MONTREAL (TASCHE) GATE: 00:01 - 16:00 Terminal hrs. 00:01 - 23:59 BRAMPTON (BIT) GATE: 00:01 -…

22 August 2006 Notice to air travelers The following public notice was posted on the Transport Canada web site on 18 August, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/publicnotice/2006-08-18.htm. The Government of Canada has instituted new security measures in airports to protect Canadians and combat…

22 August 2006 Economists foresee slight slowdown in world economic growth The following news release was issued by the International Chamber of Commerce on 22 August 2006. After two years of robust economic growth, prospects for the global economy dimmed slightly in the third quarter, an about face…

21 August 2006 Work Continues to Minimize the Temporary Actions by the United States on Certain Agricultural Products The following is extracted from a news release issued by CFIA on 19 August 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has worked to minimize the temporary actions announced by…

21 August 2006 The 2006 Customs Brokers Professional Examination The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced it is now accepting applications for the Customs Broker Professional Examination of October 18, 2006. Applications and examination fees must be submitted by September 18, 2006…

21 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 30 was published to streamline the recommandation for USA. / Le chapitre 30 a été publié pour simplifier la recommandation pour les États-Unis. 30.02.10.1095.10 Bulk fetal bovine serum and plasma or derivatives, dried or liquid / Sérum en vrac…

21 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to amend various requirements due to the outbreak of vesicular stomatitis being confirmed in Wyoming. / Le chapitre 01 a été publié pour mettre à jour divers exigences en raison de la présence d'un foyer de stomatite vésiculeuse…

21 August 2006 CFIA Outage in August – Update In an effort to keep CFIA clients informed, the CFIA has developed a follow-up notification that explains note only the reason the outage occurred three weeks ago, but also the steps taken to make every effort to avoid this type of situation in future…

21 August 2006 Directive D-98-08, "Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials Produced in All Areas Other Than the Continental United States" Directive D-98-08, "Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials Produced in All Areas Other Than the Continental United States", has been revised and…

21 August 2006 Update to Directive D-96-15, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica in Canada and the United States" Directive D-96-15, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica in Canada and the United…

21 August 2006 Update to "List of Plant Genera Regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)", of Directive D-01-01 Appendix 1, "List of Plant Genera Regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)", of Directive D-01-01, " Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of…

21 August 2006 Changes affecting duty free goods on aircraft The following announcement was made by Transport Canada on 19 August 2006. As of 03:00 hours E.D.T. on Saturday, August 19, 2006 the sale of liquids, gels and aerosols at duty free stores at Canadian airports is being restored for…