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27 January 2004 Interim Review No. RD-2003-001 IN THE MATTER OF an interim review, under subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on September 3, 2003, in Expiry Review Nos. RR-2002-003 and RR-2002-004 concerning: CERTAIN…

27 January 2004 CSCB Toronto Region ACI Seminar Postponed The following message is from Ken Tracy of the CSCB Toronto Region. Those with questions about the ACI seminar that’s been postponed can contact Mr. Tracy at 416-593-1380, or e-mail him at [email protected]. Hello All ACI Registrants. This…

27 January 2004 Customs’ Role in the Protection of Society The following speech marking International Customs Day was given by Mr. Michel Danet, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization. In its capacity as a horizontal implementation agency, Customs applies the full range of government…

27 January 2004 Computer Virus Mydoom Members may find their e-mail systems affected by the following worm. The following message is excerpted from the CSCB’s anti-virus software provider. A new virus, MyDoom (also called Novarg by some vendors, Mimail.R by others), is erupting on the Internet right…

26 January 2004 Quota Holders Lists Updated The Broiler Hatching Eggs & Chicks quota holders list for 2004 has been updated, and is found at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/broileggqhlist04-en.asp The Beef & Veal quota holders list for 2004 has also been updated, and is found at: http…

26 January 2004 Canadian National avoids strike The following article is excerpted from “The Journal of Commerce” edition of 23 January 2004. Canadian National Railway today [23 January] said it reached a tentative pact with the Canadian Auto Workers union. The strike deadline for 5,000 shopcraft…

26 January 2004 U.S. Senate finalizes delay for food country of origin labeling The following article is excerpted from the 26 January 2004 on-line edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Senate passed an omnibus appropriations bill Jan. 22 that included language to delay a mandatory country of…

26 January 2004 New Contraventions in AMPS The CBSA has announced two new contraventions for Advance Passenger Information (API) infractions. These contraventions are C355, effective 1 February 2004 for three months only, followed by C354, effective 1 May 2004. These contraventions apply to…

26 January 2004 Update to CFIA-AIRS Web Site Chapters 1, 23 and 8 were published this morning. Chapters 1 and 23 are the new BSE Prohibition Order. 08.08.10.4001 - Apples (fresh)/Pommes (fraîches) - from Brazil/du Brésil. Chapter 30 was updated this morning. 30.02.90.1095.12 - Bulk bovine serum…

26 January 2004 Request for Input for GTA Meeting, 19 February 2004 The CSCB Toronto Region would appreciate input from members in Toronto regarding concerns at any port within the GTA. The input should include any operational issues with Commercial Operations at these ports. Input received from…

26 January 2004 Update to Directive D-03-05 This directive contains the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Oak (Quercus spp) nursery stock from sources outside the continental United States to prevent the entry and spread of quarantine pests. Appendix 2 to this directive has been…

23 January 2004 CN Statistics at Brampton Terminal CN has provided the CSCB with the statistics for the Brampton Terminal for the week of January 12 - January 18, 2004. These statistics can be viewed at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/bitperformance12jan04.xls CN has also added the following message:…

23 January 2004 China Electrical Licence Confirmation The following message is from the EICS. China has yet to transmit to Canada licence data for 15 and 16 January 2004. DFAIT is in communication with China in order to rectify this problem as quickly as possible. Until the situation is resolved, a…

23 January 2004 These minutes are also posted on the Ontario Region page on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. After signing in as a member, click on “CSCB Reference System”, then “CSCB Regions”, and finally “Ontario”. Customs Meeting Minutes Fort Erie, Ontario Jan 13, 2004 In Attendance…

23 January 2004 Maintenance Schedule for EICS (both Web and EDI) Saturday, 24 January - the system will close at 16:00 (4 PM) EST and will resume at 04:00 ( 4AM EST) Monday, 26 January as per normal. Saturday, 31 January - the system will close at 16:00 (4 PM) EST and will resume at 04:00 ( 4AM EST)…

23 January 2004 CFIA allows importation of beef meat products processed in USA, from imported beef The following message is from Dr. Lou Skrinar, Chief, Import Programs, Food of Animal Origin Division of the CFIA. Effective immediately, shipments of meat products that contain meat derived from…

22 January 2004 CN-CHECK1203 Customs Notice – Checklist (December 2003) The checklist of Customs Notices for the month of December 2003 is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check1203/README.html http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check1203/README.html

22 January 2004 Update to CFIA-AIRS Web Site Chapters 05 and 30 were published this morning: 05.11.99.1995 - Inedible rendered products/Produits rendus impropres à la consommation 30.01.90.1095.11 - NEW/NOUVEAU - Bulk fetal bovine serum and plasma/Sérum en vrac de bovin foetale 30.02.90.1095.12 -…