Trade News

30 August 2005 Canada suffers setback in new softwood ruling The following article is excerpted from the 30 August 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The World Trade Organization has ruled that the United States complied with international law when it imposed billions of dollars of duties on…

30 August 2005 EU Takes Steps to Unblock China Textiles The following article is extracted from the 29 August 2005 issue of “The New York Times”. The top European Union trade official took steps Monday aimed at releasing the backlog of Chinese textile imports that have been held up by a quota…

30 August 2005 Update to Directive D-02-04, “Phytosanitary requirements for the importation from the continental United States and for domestic movement of commodities regulated for blueberry maggot” The CFIA has announced that Appendix 1, "BLUEBERRY MAGGOT REGULATED AREAS IN CANADA", of Directive D…

30 August 2005 Application No. EP-2005-003 -- Phyllis Francis IN THE MATTER OF an application made by Phyllis Francis, under section 67.1 of the Customs Act, for an order extending the time limit to file a notice of appeal with respect to Detailed Adjustment Statement No. 00000624344268 issued by…

29 August 2005 Hurricane Katrina The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre on 28 August. Preparations are underway for the severe impacts expected as Hurricane Katrina makes landfall on the US Gulf Coast. CN service south of McComb, MS has been discontinued this afternoon, August 28…

29 August 2005 EU official seeks end to textile tiff The following article is excerpted from the 29 August 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said yesterday he would make proposals to EU member states today to release millions of euros' worth of…

29 August 2005 Ottawa sues U.S. in lumber trade war The following article is excerpted from the 29 August 2005 edition of “National Post”. The Martin government and a coalition of Canadian exporters have launched a new legal attack on the U.S. government over the bitter softwood lumber dispute. In a…

29 August 2005 Gulf Coast readies for Katrina The following article is extracted from the 29 August 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The Coast Guard closed all ports from New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Katrina early Monday. The Coast Guard had set…

29 August 2005 Update to Directive D-01-01, Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum The CFIA has notified us that Appendix 1 "List of Plant Genera Regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)" of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the…

29 August 2005 Apparel importers warn U.S. textile negotiators not to repeat mistakes The following article is excerpted from the 29 August 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. Talks begin [30 August] in Beijing between U.S. and China negotiators to produce an agreement that would limit imports of…

29 August 2005 Reminder -- CFIA Enforces Wood Packaging Requirements on 16 September 2005 Members are reminded that new requirements for entry of all wood packing materials including dunnage, pallets or crating made from non-manufactured wood, entering Canada from all areas except the continental…

29 August 2005 AGM Valuation Workshop One of the workshops at this year's conference will focus on issues and challenges in the field of valuation. This workshop will be presented by Mr. Luc Dupont, Senior Program Advisor, Valuation Program Unit, CBSA in Ottawa. Mr. Dupont's seminar on valuation was…

29 August 2005 Message from CBSA re Labour Day Holiday The following message is from CBSA’s electronic commerce unit. The Electronic Commerce Unit will be closed on the Labour Day statutory holiday of Monday September 5, 2005. B3 Entries processed and accepted between Saturday, September 3 and…

29 August 2005 Fall/Winter 2005/2006 Seminars in Southern Ontario The CSCB, in conjunction with the CBSA Southern Ontario Region Customs Verification and Services, I.E.Canada and the Association of International Customs and Border Agencies, is offering a series of seminars in Burlington, Niagara…

29 August 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 21 was published. / Le chapitre 21 a été publié. 21.04.10.2113 - Vegetable soup / Soupe aux légumes Import Declaration added to condition of import / la Déclaration d'importation a été ajouté à la condition d'importation

29 August 2005 Canada Export Awards The Canada Export Awards program is offered by International Trade Canada. This year the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is partnering with ITC to promote the awards and will host the awards event in December. Information about the awards is available on the…

26 August 2005 China, EU Meet for Second Day on Textiles The following article is excerpted from the 26 August 2005 edition of “The New York Times”. Chinese and European officials met for a second day [today]to revise a two-month-old trade pact and decide the fate of millions of trousers, sweaters…

26 August 2005 Ottawa should stop its 'tirades,' U.S. says The following article is extracted from the 26 August 2005 edition of the “National Post”. U.S. ambassador David Wilkins says Canadian politicians should stop their ''emotional tirades'' and order the country's trade representatives back to…

29 August 2005 Garlic -- Expiry Review No. RR-2005-001 NOTICE OF EXPIRY REVIEW OF FINDING AND ORDER The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that it will, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiate an expiry review of the…

25 August 2005 Certain Outdoor Barbeques, Safeguard No. CS-2005-001 August 22, 2005 To: Counsel and Parties of Record Subject: Organization of the Hearing, Product Exclusions, Expert Reports and Other Matters Certain Outdoor Barbeques (Safeguard No.: CS-2005-001) In its Notice of Decision to…