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Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

March 24, 2020
The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on March 14 and 21, 2020. Commissions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals Notice No. HA-2019-027 Order Hot-rolled carbon steel plate NAFTA Secretariat Request for panel review Fabricated structural steel from Canada Environment…

Webinar: How to cope with the impacts of COVID 19 on your business

March 24, 2020
The spread of COVID‑19 is affecting the way Canadian businesses operate. During this extraordinary time, you need to be prepared to respond to the challenges. This Wednesday, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is hosting a free webinar, How to cope with the impacts of COVID‑19 on your…

Update to import conditions for salted and preserved eggs

March 24, 2020
On April 1, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be changing the requirements for import of salted and preserved eggs, including "100 year old eggs", from all countries of origin. The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated to reflect the changes required to the wording of…

CBSA Message: TCC20-037 Delays in Processing EDI

March 24, 2020
The first notice regarding this delay was issued on March 23 at 23:30 ET. The issue was resolved March 24 at 07:06 ET. The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI. However, there is a delay in sending…

The CFIA is prioritizing critical activities during COVID-19 pandemic

March 24, 2020
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is taking action to preserve the integrity of Canada's food safety system, while safeguarding its animal and plant resource base. Full statement CFIA information on COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): PHAC Outbreak update L’ACIA priorise les activités…

Designate Quiz Deadline Extended!

March 24, 2020
In recognition of these unprecedented times, the CSCB will be extending the submission deadline of the first designate quiz of 2020 until April 9th at 14:00 EDT. Designate quizzes are a great way of obtaining your professional development points and/or credits, as they are free and test you on…
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CSCB Advocating with Public Safety Minister

March 23, 2020
Minutes ago, CSCB President Carol West wrote to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair outlining the critical role played by customs brokers and asking that any federal list of essential service providers include customs brokers. We do not know how this will mesh with recent provincial announcements but…

Quebec and Ontario have ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses

March 23, 2020
Quebec Premier François Legault said that the province will be "on hold" for at least three weeks, until April 13. Legault said while the shutdown will go into effect at midnight, he urged stores and businesses to close as soon as possible. He said the decision was made after public health officials…

Thank-a-trucker starting to roll during pandemic

March 23, 2020
Read about how CSCB member, Suzanne Cascanette, is helping out. Last Wednesday, Joe Sears, a big rig driver from Sydney, N.S., set off on a six-week trip that will take him across the country — and into the heart of the provinces hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. "I'm driving into the unknown," he…
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CSCB's response to ARL Bulletin #48

March 23, 2020
On Sunday, 22 March 2020, CBSA issued ARL Bulletin #48 (ARL20-03-22 – Payment Deadline for March 2020). Shortly thereafter, CSCB President Carol West sent this letter to CBSA President John Ossowski and Department of Finance Deputy Minister, Paul Rochon requesting flexibility in the payment deadline…
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Decommissioning postponed

March 23, 2020
On Friday, March 20, the CSCB and 3 other organizations jointly submitted a letter to CBSA President, John Ossowski, in which a request was made for an indefinite delay to the decommissioning of legacy OGD service options. Later in the day, the following message was issued by CBSA. “Due to the Covid…

ARL BULLETIN #48– AVIS GLCC #48

March 23, 2020
Issued by CBSA on March 22, 2020 CBSA Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) RE: Payment Deadline for March 2020 The Government of Canada announced on Wednesday March 18, 2020 a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy and help Canadians and businesses affected by the impacts of this…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 23rd 2020

March 23, 2020
A) Chapter 02 was published to : i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use” and “Show or exhibition” originating from various states in the United States. 02.08.90.5242.01 - Emu. -…