Trade News

4 July 2006 Time feared running out for WTO's Doha round The following article is excerpted from the 3 July 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Time is running out for trading nations that are trying to revive the Doha round negotiations on tearing down barriers to commerce, after WTO talks failed…

3 July 2006 Potential BSE Suspect Identified in Manitoba The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 30 June 2006, and is found at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2006/20060630be.sht… Preliminary screening tests conducted by the Province of Manitoba and…

3 July 2006 SIMA Index for July, 2006 The SIMA index for July, 2006 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

30 June 2006 CN Genset Service Changes, Effective 3 July 2006 As of July 3, 2006, CN is revising its genset service. These revisions incorporate changes in demand over the last number of months and take into account information being received from our customers regarding forecasted changes in demand…

30 June 2006 Consolidated LVS Adjustments Members may recall information sent regarding a pilot project for making adjustments to Low Value Shipments (LVS). This information was sent on February 16, 2006 and can be seen at: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=12190 The B2F that was included with…

30 June 2006 Softwood clause could scrap 'long-term' deal by next year The following article is from the 30 June 2006 edition of “National Post”. U.S. negotiators in round-the-clock softwood lumber talks are seeking an opt-out clause that could see the long-standing dispute back on the table in…

30 June 2006 New group to set box anti-terror standards The following article is excerpted from the 29 June 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. An organization devoted to setting standards for container security devices was announced in Brussels early Thursday. Some of the biggest names in…

30 June 2006 Full Enforcement for Wood Packaging Material Import Regulations to Begin July 5 The following is extracted from a news release issued on 29 June 2006 by US Customs and Border Protection. Please note that the CFIA will introduce full enforcement on all types of wood packaging material…

29 June 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 5 was published to change the recommandation for countries OTHER than USA / Le chapitre 5 a été publié pour changer les recommandations pour les pays AUTRES que les États-Unis. 05.06.10.1270.01 Ossein - Avian (bird) / Osséine - Aviaire (oiseau) 05…

29 June 2006 BCCC Subcommittee on Contingency Planning The BCCC Subcommittee on Contingency Planning met last week in Toronto. The focus of the meeting was a discussion of the principles that have been identified by Canada Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Protection as integral to…

29 June 2006 WTO chief challenges ministers to make deal The following article is extracted from an article in “The Journal of Commerce” edition of 28 June 2006. World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy said Wednesday that a breakthrough must come in farm and industrial goods or the Doha round of…

29 June 2006 Canadian Consultations on Draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) The following message is from Greg ory Wolff, International Standards Advisor in the Plant Health Division of CFIA. Mr. Wolff can be reached at [email protected]. This is an invitation to…

29 June 2006 NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations On 22 June 2006 PC 2006-497, Regulations Amending the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations, was sent to members. The link to the regulations is found at: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2006/20060628/html/sor131-e.html http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII…

29 June 2006 Central Import Service Centre - Power outage Please be advised that there is a complete power outage at the Central Import Service Center (CISC) and estimated time to be back up is unknown. The Western Import Service Center will cover for the period of the outage. Please fax your…

29 June 2006 Update to Import Restrictions - United States Effective June 29, 2006, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded access under its import regulations to allow for a range of U.S. animals and their products and by-products that have been prohibited since a case of BSE was…

29 June 2006 Power Restored to Central Import Service Centre Please be advised that the Central Import Service Centre is back up and running. Thank you for your consideration!

29 June 2006 Meat Hygiene Directives The following meat hygiene directives have been issued by CFIA: Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006 – 32 This updates annex R to include Macedonia, and is found at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct/2006/d… Meat Hygiene…

The following messages were sent on 29 June: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (other) BCCC Subcommittee on Contingency Planning NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (AIRS) Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site 3. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (directives) Meat Hygiene…