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Vancouver port defers truck age ban program to April 3, 2023

September 8, 2022
The Port of Vancouver will defer implementation of the Rolling Truck Age Program by a final six months to April 3, 2023, according to a letter issued by the port authority on Sept. 3. The program banning container-hauling trucks with model years older than 2006 in a bid to control emissions was…

Webinar Reminder: Overview of Food Product Innovation Regulatory Changes / Rappel du webinaire sur l'Aperçu des modifications réglementaires en matière d'innovation pour les produits alimentaires

September 7, 2022
(Le français suit) On July 6, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations related to the Food Product Innovation initiative. This is a reminder that the CFIA is hosting webinars to provide an…

Reminder: Temporary SFC licence conditions in fall 2022 for romaine lettuce imported from the U.S. / Rappel : Conditions temporaires de licence de SFC à l’automne 2022 pour la laitue romaine importée des États-Unis

September 7, 2022
(Le français suit) From September 28 to December 22, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be adding temporary conditions to Safe Food for Canadians licences for the importation of romaine lettuce from the United States, including salad mixes containing this lettuce. During this period…

Canadian international merchandise trade, July 2022

September 7, 2022
In July, Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.8%, while imports were down 1.8%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world narrowed from $4.9 billion in June to $4.1 billion in July. So far in 2022, trade surpluses have been observed in every month. Following six consecutive…
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Select Items Luxury Tax Advocacy

September 6, 2022
As CSCB members know, the Select Items Luxury Tax was implemented on September 1, 2022 without benefit of prior communication of the impending change. We have made representations to the CBSA about the manner in which the luxury tax changes were implemented. We have requested a waiver of late…

Did you save the date? We did and we cant wait to see you again.

September 2, 2022
The CSCB National Conference is taking place November 20-22 in Ottawa. While we have enjoyed “seeing” you in our virtual conferences and webinars, we are very excited to actually SEE you, to re-connect live and in-person. Now the football fans have already told us November 20 is the Grey Cup. Lucky…
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Nominations for CSCB Board of Directors, 2022-24

September 2, 2022
Nominations have now closed for the CSCB Board of Directors, 2022-24. We are pleased to announce that we have received six nominations for the four vacant positions on the Board. There will be an election for the four director positions during the virtual Annual General Meeting which will be held…

Little Gold Creek border crossing closing for the season on September 5

September 2, 2022
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry is set to close for the season at 7 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on Monday, September 5. The port will re-open on June 1, 2023, subject to road and weather conditions. Travellers may use the Beaver…
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CSCB BC Regional Committee Volunteer Opportunity

September 2, 2022
The CSCB BC region executive is currently looking for BC CSCB members to volunteer to serve on our committee. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your voice heard, give back to the CSCB, and on occasion, have dinner with some truly awesome folks. If you are interested, please send a message to…

TCC22-077 – Labour Day Holiday / TCC22-077 – Congé de la fête du travail

September 1, 2022
Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during…

TCC22-078 – Labour Day Holiday / TCC22-078 – Congé de la fête du travail

September 1, 2022
Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who use EDI to transmit their data. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on September 5, 2022, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. The…
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Select Luxury Tax - Update

September 1, 2022
Update: CBSA has issued Memorandum D18-4-1: Select luxury items tax on importation with paragraphs 47-56 providing details on declaration and accounting for imports. The new Select Luxury Tax is scheduled to be implemented on September 1, 2022. The Customs Notice has not been issued and we continue…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 1st, 2022

September 1, 2022
A) Chapter 04 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from Hungary. 04.01.10.3501 - Skimmed milk. 04.01.20.3503 - Partly skimmed milk. 04.01.20.3504 - Milk. 04.01.40.3507 - Cream. 04.01.50.3508 - Cream. 04.02.10.3517 -…

Loomis Express workers reach tentative deal, strike averted

September 1, 2022
The union representing almost 1,500 Loomis Express workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with the company, avoiding a strike that was set to begin Wednesday. Unifor says the deal covers hourly drivers, owner-operators, call centre staff, clerical, and warehouse workers at Loomis Express…