Trade News

1 June 2005 Clarification from CN regarding Container Weights The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. [On 27 May] … a reminder was sent … regarding the new overweight provisions effective June 1, 2005. CN has outlined the new weight maximums and applicable charges. These maximums…

1 June 2005 Changes to CN Brampton Reservation System The following message is from CN. As per previous communiques, the process to make both a reservation and an appointment to enter CN Brampton will change. The new process applies to all drivers arriving at CN Brampton as of Monday 6 June 2005 to…

1 June 2005 Container tracking adoption still slow: says ABI Research The following article is excerpted from the 1 June 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. According to ABI Research, the growth of electronic container tracking has thus far been sluggish, because of a lack of…

31 May 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published. Requirements for personal use added. 08.08.10.4001 - Apples (fresh)/Pommes (fraîches) 08.08.10.4002 - Crabapples (fresh)/Pommetier (frais)

31 May 2005 Canada Seeks Public Views on Possible Increase in Certain Most-Favoured-Nation Tariffs International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today announced that the Government of Canada is seeking public comments on a list of products that could be subject to higher customs duties, in response to…

31 May 2005 2005 BC Region Annual Conference The CSCB BC Region 2005 conference and annual general meeting is scheduled for June 13 and 14 at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina, Vancouver. This year’s theme is "Vital Information for Customs Professionals". Topics range from the future of BC’s…

30 May 2005 Technical Problems with Connectivity The following message is from the EICB, Connectivity to the EICS (Web, and EDI login) is unavailable due to technical problems with the PKI Certificate Authority. As the source of the problem lies outside the ITCan network, we are unable to provide an…

30 May 2005 The three amigos have work to do The following article is excerpted from the 30 May 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. It is written by former Liberal Trade Minister Roy MacLaren. A decade after the signing of NAFTA, the idea of a "grand bargain" among Canada, Mexico and the United…

30 May 2005 Connectivity Problems Persist EICB reports that they are still unable to advise when connectivity to the EICS will resume. As soon as the PKI Certificate Authority becomes available, members will be advised.

30 May 2005 Technical Problems Resolved The technical problems with the PKI Certificate Authority have been resolved, and connectivity to the EICS (web and EDI log-in) is restored. Members should note that logging in may be rather slow, as the number of clients accessing the system simultaneously…

30 May 2005 Orders and Reasons – Extension of Time (Excise Tax Act) – Ridsdale Transport Ltd. Application No. EP-2005-001 IN THE MATTER OF an application made by Ridsdale Transport Ltd., under section 81.32 of the Excise Tax Act, for an order extending the time to serve a notice of objection under…

30 May 2005 Interest Rates for the Third Quarter of 2005 The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2005 (1 July to 30 September 2005) will be 2.5033. The monthly interest rate for the same period will be 0.2 per cent.

30 May 2005 Phase Two of Border Infrastructure Fund Improvements begin at the Peace Bridge The following is extracted from the news release issued on 27 May by Transport Canada. The release in its entirety is found on the Transport Canada web site, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005…

30 May 2005 China revokes plan to increase export tariffs The following article is excerpted from the 30 May 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. China on Monday revoked plans to sharply increase export tariffs, backtracking on a move aimed at averting a trade war with the United States and Europe…

30 May 2005 Change to Booking Maximums at CN Terminals The following notice was sent to steamship lines by CN’s Customer Support Centre in Winnipeg. In association with the introduction of the gate appointment system at CN Montreal and shortly at CN Brampton, the export booking process will be…

27 May 2005 AMPS and the NAFTA Certificate of Origin The CSCB has followed up and requested clarification to information from the CBSA regarding the validity of scanned NAFTA Certificates of Origin. The following e-mail exchange between the CSCB and CBSA should clarify any outstanding concerns…

27 May 2005 Clarification regarding NAFTA Certificate of Origin As a result of questions asked by members, the CBSA has provided additional clarification concerning the format of the NAFTA Certificate of Origin. The following should prove helpful to members. CSCB: A NAFTA Certificate of Origin with…

27 May 2005 2005 Ontario Region Annual Conference The CSCB Ontario Region 2005 conference and annual general meeting is scheduled for June 9 and 10 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel And Conference Centre, Niagara Falls. This year’s theme is "Vital Information for Customs Professionals". Topics range…

The following messages were sent on 27 May: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (general) AMPS and the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Clarification regarding NAFTA Certificate of Origin 2. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (meetings) 2005 Ontario Region Annual Conference 3. General Customs officers…