Trade News

21 July 2006 CITT Decisions Pending The list of CITT decisions pending is available on their web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

21 July 2006 Directive D-96-22, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Strawberries from Gaza" Directive D-96-22, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Strawberries from Gaza", has been revised and is available on the web at : http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir…

20 July 2006 New container berth planned for Vancouver terminal The following article is excerpted from the 20 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada's federal environmental authority has effectively approved construction of a new container berth at the Port of Vancouver with annual…

21 July 2006 Canadian Chamber Economic Update - Consumer Price Index The following is excerpted from today’s report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Consumer prices came in lower than expected in June. … The closely watched core inflation rate (which excludes the eight of the most volatile…

21 July 2006 Vancouver boxes up 21% The following article is excerpted from the 21 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Container volume in the first half of the year surged 21 percent at the Port of Vancouver, Canada's busiest import gateway. The Vancouver Port Authority said traffic…

20 July 2006 CITT Launches New Secure E-Filing Service On 19 July 2006, the CITT launched a new Secure e-filing service allowing parties to file electronically both public and confidential documents with the Tribunal. All documents transmitted using the service will be encrypted to ensure their…

20 July 2006 CITT Guideline -- Designation, Protection, Use and Transmission of Confidential Information This guideline addresses the designation, protection, use and transmission of confidential information in proceedings before the CITT. It sets out the measures the Tribunal has put in place to…

20 July 2006 E686 Application for G7 Import One Step Release on Full Documentation (RFD) – Declaration of Intention to Participate The application for participation in the G7 One Step Release on RFD has been updated on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e686/README.html The…

20 July 2006 WOVEN POLYESTER/ELASTOMERIC STRETCH LINING FABRICS, Request TR-2006-001 NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the request received from Peerless Clothing Inc. (the requester) of…

20 July 2006 CITT Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2006 The CITT’s annual report for 2005-2006 is available on their web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/publicat/ar2g_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/publicat/ar2g_e.asp

20 July 2006 Court upholds Vancouver truck-licensing system The following article is excerpted from the 19 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A federal court has upheld the Vancouver Port Authority's power to license trucking firms and require they sign on to an agreement covering rates…

20 July 2006 Drawback reform proposed The following article is excerpted from the 20 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Two leading senators have proposed an amendment to the Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006 that would simplify drawback procedures. Drawback…

19 July 2006 The World Customs Organization Adopts Criteria for “Authorized Economic Operator” At the meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council at the end of June, members agreed to the definition of "authorized economic operator" (AEO) status under the SAFE Framework for Security and…

19 July 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 16 was published to streamline requirements for research for countries other than the United States. / Le chapitre 16 a été publié pour simplifier les exigences pour la recherche pour les pays autres que les États-Unis. 16.01 - Sausages and similar…

19 July 2006 Update to Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006 – 37, Chapter 11, Vietnam Meat Hygiene Directive 2006 – 37 revised Annex B of chapter 11, Vietnam regarding poultry meat certificate. This revision is found on the CFIA web site, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct…

19 July 2006 Construction Starts on FAST Lane at Pacific Highway The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 18 July. Work has begun to extend the Highway 15 FAST (Free and Secure Trade Program) truck lane to improve the flow of goods at the Pacific Highway Border…

18 July 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 16 was published - extensions added to requirements for personal use and research. / Le chapitre 16 a été publié - extensions ajoutées aux exigences pour utilisation personnelle et recherche. 16.02.49.5521 - Wild boar - ready-to-eat/Sanglier -…

18 July 2006 Updated CFIA Regulated HS Codes The updated CFIA Regulated HS Codes List is now available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiacodesjuly2006.pdf The new modifications are effective in CBSA-ACROSS on Monday July 17, 2006. codes modified 38.08.10.10.00 to 38.08.20.20…

18 July 2006 Falsified Certificates Lead to a $100,000 Fine The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 17 July 2006. The article in its entirety is available on the CFIA web site, at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/projud/2006/20060717e.shtml. On July 5, 2006…