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Operational Problems with EICS

21 October 2005 Operational Problems with EICS The following message is from the EICS. Connectivity to the EICS (Web, and EDI login) is unavailable due to technical problems. We are investigating, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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In Memoriam – Al Lefort

21 October 2005 In Memoriam – Al Lefort The CSCB is saddened to learn that Al Lefort of Trillium Customs Brokers Inc. in Toronto passed away on 19 October 2005. Prior to moving to Toronto, Mr. LeFort was active in customs brokerage in Nova Scotia. We extend our condolences to Mr. LeFort’s family and…

Technical Problems with Connectivity

21 October 2005 Technical Problems with Connectivity General internet problems have been reported from different areas, and this appears to be impacting connectivity. The EICS web servers are running normally, and no technical problems exist. If members experience connectivity issues, please attempt…

Proposed Canada-China Science and Technology...

20 October 2005 Proposed Canada-China Science and Technology Agreement On 9 September 2005 a Joint Declaration on Science and Technology Co-operation between Canada and the People’s Republic of China was announced, including a promise to pursue the strengthening of bilateral science and technology…

The Spirit of Miami [WCO]

20 October 2005 The Spirit of Miami [WCO] The following press release was issued by the World Customs Organization on 11 October 2005, and posted on their web site on 20 October 2005, at http://www.wcoomd.org/ie/En/en.html. The World Customs Organization continues on its transformational path…

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site

20 October 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 03 was published with new extensions. / Le chapitre 03 a été publié avec des nouvelles extensions. 03.02.69.8280.05 - Other fish - Skin (whether or not a breakdown of the species) (fresh or chilled)/Autre poisson - Peau (même s'il y a ou non, une…

Items 183 to 191 – Barley Products

20 October 2005 Items 183 to 191 – Barley Products Notice to Importers No. 692 Notice to Importers No. 692 advises that the barley products TRQ will be filled on 11 November2005. Consequently, 11 November 2005 (at midnight) will be the cut-off date for accounting for imports of all barley products…

US Customs and Border Protection Receives 11 Per..

19 October 2005 US Customs and Border Protection Receives 11 Per Cent Budget Increase in Fiscal Year 2006 The following are highlights of the forthcoming US Customs budget for 2006, announced in a press release by CBP yesterday. • Additional Border Patrol Agents. The Budget includes $236 million for…

Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

19 October 2005 Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) The following notice is from the EICB. This message affects imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04, and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the…

Australian Customs web system experiencing...

19 October 2005 Australian Customs web system experiencing problems The following article is excerpted from the 19 October 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. A Web-based system designed to make Customs interactions between Australia’s government and importers and exporters paperless has experienced…

World Trade Organization DG: “We need to act now”

19 October 2005 World Trade Organization DG: “We need to act now” The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Pascal Lamy, reported to the WTO General Council earlier today that there are severe time pressures on governments going forward to the Hong Kong Ministerial meetings in Hong Kong…

Appeal No. AP-2004-009, Cheer Stix Ltd.

19 October 2005 Appeal No. AP-2004-009, Cheer Stix Ltd. In the matter of an appeal heard on 4 April 2005, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, RSC 1985 (2d Supp.), c.1; And in the matter of a decision of the President of the CBSA dated 8 April 2004 with respect to a request for re…

Ottawa, US talk about liberalized air travel

19 October 2005 Ottawa, US talk about liberalized air travel The following article is excerptdd from the 18 October 2005 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Canada and the United States will launch formal negotiations to open the North American airline industry to more cross-border competition and…

Item 134 -- Ice Cream and Ice Cream Novelties...

18 October 2005 Item 134 -- Ice Cream and Ice Cream Novelties Notice to Importers No. 687 Notice to Importers No. 687 informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting administration of the 484,000 kg TRQ for ice cream and ice cream novelties. It also invites applications for…

Item 158 -- Yogurt

18 October 2005 Item 158 -- Yogurt Notice to Importers No. 688 Notice to Importers No. 688 informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting administration of the 332,000 kg TRQ for yogurt. It also invites applications for quota shares of the yogurt TRQ available for allocation…

CBSA honoured for technological innovation

18 October 2005 CBSA honoured for technological innovation CBSA was awarded five gold medals at the recent GTEC Distinction Awards Gala. GTEC Week is the annual government technology exhibition that showcases IT products, services and solutions. Details of CBSA’s award-winning programs and services…

Item 125 -- Products of Natural Milk Constituents

18 October 2005 Item 125 -- Products of Natural Milk Constituents Notice to Importer No. 689 Notice to Importers No. 689 informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting administration of the 4,345,000 kg TRQ for products of natural milk constituents. It also invites…

Flu pandemic `catastrophe' for Canada

18 October 2005 Flu pandemic `catastrophe' for Canada The following article is excerpted from the 18 October 2005 edition of the “Toronto Star”. A bird flu pandemic could paralyze Canada's manufacturing sector for more than a year and cost the country hundreds of millions of dollars in medical costs…