Trade News

26 October 2005 Clean up border before 'hectoring' U.S. The following article is excerpted from the 26 October 2005 edition of “National Post”. The Canada Border Services Agency has increased front-line forces by just 10.9% since 1995, compared with a 100% boost in the number of employees at Customs…

25 October 2005 CN 627 Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate Customs Notice 627, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate, advises that on 7 September 2005 the CBSA initiated two re-investigations of normal values and export prices in respect of certain hot-rolled steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate under…

25 October 2005 Trucking has to steer a smarter course, industry says The following article is extracted from the 25 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The trucking industry finds itself squeezed on one side by rising fuel costs and drivers clamoring for higher wages, and on the…

25 October 2005 Dedicated C-TPAT Website a few months away, Customs says The following article was extracted from the 25 October 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. A dedicated Web site for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a few months away from being available online, U.S…

25 October 2005 CFIA Western Area Information Session for Customs Brokers The CFIA will provide an information session for customs brokers in the CFIA Western Area (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) next month. The day and a half-long session will take place on 28 and 29 November 2005 at the…

25 October 2005 Time is Running Out -- Enroll in the Certified Customs Specialist Course Now! Members are reminded that the time has truly come for colleagues and employees to enroll in the 2005-2006 Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 31…

25 October 2005 Update on WTO Discussions International Trade Canada has provided the following comments on the recent WTO discussions held last week in Geneva. The news release in its entirety is found at http://w01.international.gc.ca/minpub/Publication.asp?publication_id=38…. ... On…

25 October 2005 Appointment of Two Vice-Chairs for Canadian International Trade Tribunal On 24 October, Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale announced the appointment of two vice-chairs of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. Elaine Feldman currently serves as Associate Assistant Deputy Minister…

24 October 2005 Live Avian Influenza Virus Not Present in Exported Canadian Pigeons The following news release is extracted from that issued by the CFIA on 21 October 2005. The news release in its entirety is available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2005/20051021e.shtml. The…

24 October 2005 Avian Influenza The CBSA recognizes the need for heightened awareness concerning the current issue of avian influenza. The CBSA remains vigilant and committed to supporting the Government of Canada’s efforts to prevent avian influenza from entering Canada. The health and safety of…

24 October 2005 MPs to air border grievances The following article is excerpted from the 24 October 2005 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The Liberal government has organized two special parliamentary debates to coincide with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in an effort to…

24 October 2005 Computer glitches snarl Australian ports The following article is excerpted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Members will find further information about the Australian Customs implementation problems on the International Federation of Customs Brokers…

24 October 2005 At Wesccon: Importers urged to use [US] Customs accounts The following article is excerpted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. [US] Importers and brokers are being urged to drop their traditional practice of dealing with [US] Customs on a transaction-by…

24 October 2005 EU member states extend Russian import ban to halt threat of avian flu The following article is extracted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. European Union member states have endorsed decisions aimed at reducing the threat of avian influenza, including an…

24 October 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 05 was published to streamline some requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom. / Le chapitre 05 a été publié afin de simplifier quelques exigences pour l'Australie et le Royaume-Uni. Australia/Australie 05.11.10.1290 - Frozen bovine semen…

24 October 2005 These minutes are also available to members only on the BC page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m02/docs/rgbc_min_20050613_e.pdf. C.S.C.B. – B.C. Region ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 13 - 14, 2005 – Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina June 13, 2005 Meeting called to order…

24 October 2005 Ontario to adopt extended daylight savings time in 2007 The following article is excerpted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Starting in 2007, Ontarians will be changing their clocks a bit later in the spring and fall as the province adopts…

24 October 2005 New dispute for Vancouver truckers The following article is extracted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Container truck drivers who struck the Port of Vancouver … for six weeks this summer have joined a union and plan to protest the controversial…

21 October 2005 FedEx CEO: Red tape threatening Europe economy The following article is excerpted from the 20 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Rigid labor markets and excessive red tape are deterring U.S. investment in Europe and pose a "huge danger" to the continent's economy…