Trade News

22 May 2003 Canada – Ontario Announced $325 Million for Border Improvements The following article is from the Transport Canada web site, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2003/03-gc007.htm. Industry Minister and Minister responsible for Infrastructure Allan Rock, Transport Minister David…

22 May 2003 Update to AIRS for 22 May 2003 The CFIA AIRS web site was updated today regarding the following chapter: Chapter 16: 16.05.90.9327.11 -- scallop medallions – breaded/battered, chilled Chapter 16: 16.05.90.9327.21 -- scallop medallions – breaded/battered, frozen

22 May 2003 Ontario Region Annual Meeting, 5 June 2003 Members are reminded that the Ontario Region annual meeting is fast approaching! Keep in mind that CCS designates can obtain 10 points for attending this year’s meeting. There is still availability on 5 June in Windsor at the Holiday Inn Select…

22 May 2003 Notice to Exporters, EICS Go-Live Announcement Notice to Importers, EICS Go-Live Announcement Serial No. 140 The Export Controls Bureau of DFAIT is replacing its existing permit processing system (IPPS) with a new Export Import Controls System (EICS). The existing system has been in…

22 May 2003 RNS Problems with AT&T The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CCRA. Members are advised that CCRA is having RNS systems problems with AT&T. CCRA outbound messages have not been sent since May 21, 2003, 10:00 A.M. There is no ETA when CCRA outbound messages will…

22 May 2003 PC 2003-682 PC 2003-682 is the Order Respecting the Remission of Customs Duties Paid in Respect of Certain Inflatable Rafts imported into Canada by I.M.P. Group Limited between January 22, 1998 and May 12, 2000. 1. This Order may be cited as the I.M.P. Group Limited Remission Order. 2…

21 May 2003 AIRS Web Site Restored The CFIA has advised that the AIRS web site has been repaired and is back to normal operations.

21 May 2003 BSE Disease Investigation in Alberta The following press release is from the CFIA. Members can find this document at the following address on the CFIA web site: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2003/20030520e.shtml The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has…

21 May 2003 Beef and Veal Quota Holders’ List 2003 Updated The above-mentioned list is available on the DFAIT web site, at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList2003-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList2003-en.asp

21 May 2003 Penalties looming for '24-hour' violators The following article is excerpted from the 20 May 2003 on-line edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A U.S. Customs official said that the government is entering the "penalty phase" as part of its enforcement of the advance manifest filing rule…

21 May 2003 Update to AIRS for 21 May 2003 The following changes to the AIRS web site were enacted on 21 May: Chapter 06: 06.02.20.0017.58

20 May 2003 Import Requirements for Mexican Cantaloupes Review This document has been circulated to Mexican Embassy in Ottawa, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program Network Specialists for their comments. The author and contact person for these Import…

20 May 2003 D Memorandum D15-2-29 -- Canned Ham This Memorandum refers to the application of countervailing duty to the importation of canned ham from Denmark and the Netherlands, pursuant to section 3 of the SIMA, as a result of a finding by the CITT. This document is available on the CCRA web site…

20 May 2003 Form E311 -- Customs Declaration Card This updated form is found on the CCRA web site at the following address: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e311/README.html http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e311/README.html

20 May 2003 Customs Notice N515: Plastic Shrinkable Bags, Originating in or Exported from the USA The purpose of this Notice is to advise that the review of the undertaking initiated on 17 January 2003, with respect to plastic shrinkable bags, whether in finished or semi-finished (tubular) form, for…

20 May 2003 Investigation into BSE-Infected Cow in Alberta The CSCB has just participated in a conference call initiated by the CFIA regarding a case of a BSE –infected cow in Alberta. The federal Minister of Agriculture and the Alberta Minister of Agriculture will hold a press conference on this…

20 May 2003 Extended Hours for IPPS in Coming Week The following message is from the EICB. In recognition of losing two business days, Friday May 30 and Monday June 2, 2003, due to the implementation of the EICS, DFAIT is offering extended hours for customs brokers during which IPPS will be…

20 May 2003 Update to AIRS The following updates to the CFIA-AIRS web site were made on 20 May: Chapter 03: 03.07.21.8940.04 -- scallops -- medallions -- fresh or chilled Chapter 03: 03.07.29.8945.10 -- scallops -- medallions -- frozen

20 May 2003 Appointments in Southern Ontario The CCRA has announced the following personnel changes regarding senior management in Southern Ontario Region: Mrs. Ruby Howard has taken a new role at the national level as Special Advisor to the Commissioner of the CCRA, with specific responsibilities…