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CARM Webinars postponed until further notice

March 17, 2020
The previously announced CSCB webinar series regarding the CARM implementation are being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and priorities that have emerged from it. We will keep everyone up to date with any changes.

Designate Quiz Deadline Extended!

March 17, 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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Issue Escalation Tips for Members

March 17, 2020
CSCB staff continue to interact with Government of Canada officials on matters of importance raised by our members. To help us take action when you bring a matter to our attention, we ask that you provide as much relevant detail as possible. For example, if you are unable to reach a CBSA or other…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Continuation of Trade

March 17, 2020
We have identified a number of business continuity concerns for customs brokers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have compiled those concerns on our website (home page > Hot topics) and communicated them to the respective government agencies. We will keep this page up to date as information…

March 16, 2020 COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

March 17, 2020
CBSA have advised that they will be issuing a daily notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is the first notice: COVID-19 Daily Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders KEY MESSAGE Borders remain open and commercial operations are ‘business as usual’ COVID-19 Rapport commercial…
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CFIA - National Import Service Center update

March 16, 2020
The CSCB spoke with CFIA today and we would like to communicate the following: The National Import Service Center (NISC) is operating at full capacity (today and subject to change) and are taking every step and precaution to balance the health and well being of their employees with the need to…

D11-8-6, Interpretation of Section 3 of the Imported Goods Records Regulations

March 16, 2020
This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) policy regarding section 3 of the Imported Goods Records Regulations (Regulations), for commercial goods that have been released free of duty or at a reduced rate of duty based upon their intended use in the manner specified in the…

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Expiry Review No. RR-2019-001

March 16, 2020
Order issued Friday, March 13, 2020 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on May 20, 2014, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-005, concerning: HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PLATE AND HIGH…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 16th 2020

March 16, 2020
A) Chapter 04 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes originating from the States of Arkansas, California, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and…
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Correction to information provided during CUSMA webinar

March 13, 2020
During the CUSMA webinar held by the CSCB on February 27, there was a factual error in the presentation. The speaker stated that based on information from CPB, there are 90 days in which to pay the tax, under de minimis. CBSA has advised that this is not the case. The time frame for payment of duty…

USMCA legislation approved in Commons amid concerns about Canada-U.S. border

March 13, 2020
Any information the CSCB receives from CBSA regarding this Agreement will be forwarded to members. The leader of the government in the House of Commons says MPs have passed legislation to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and the Senate is expected to follow suit later today. Pablo Rodriguez…
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Does Your Company Rely on a Fax Machine?

March 13, 2020
We understand that many members may have staff working from home, where a fax machine is not available. The CSCB would like to know under what circumstances you rely on a fax machine when communicating with various government departments and agencies. The CSCB will be requesting contingency plans…

First Designate Quiz of 2020 Now Available!

March 13, 2020
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we are extending the deadline for this Designate Quiz by 2 weeks. It'll now be due on April 9th. The first Designate Quiz of 2020 is now available. Designates have until 2 p.m. EDT on April 9, 2020 to submit your responses online. Designate quizzes are a great way of obtaining…
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Toronto Region CSCB-CBSA Commercial Operations District Committee Meeting

March 13, 2020
Minutes of the CSCB-CBSA Commercial Operations District Committee meeting held on December 4, 2019 are now available on the CSCB Toronto Region page. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the Committees menu item, then Toronto Region in the Regional Committees section, scroll down…

COVID-19: Small businesses need to prepare, not panic

March 12, 2020
It’s been a rough start to the year for small business. It’s tough enough making a business work in good times, but when you’re getting hit by repeated uncontrollable external forces, things can start feeling pretty grim. First came the rail blockades, affecting one in four businesses, with an…