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U.K.'s Boris Johnson expected to press Trudeau on trade pact at G7

As it hurtles toward what could be a messy exit from the European Union, Britain is hoping to hear some fresh trade reassurances from Canada at the upcoming G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, say officials in the diplomatic community and experts in international affairs. Boris Johnson, the new British…

Australia: Seasonal Measures Related To BMSB- Follow Up Message

Following is a message from Global Affairs Canada: This is a further reminder to our previous messages that the Australian Department of Agriculture will be hosting four information sessions in September 2019 regarding seasonal measures for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) and treatment compliance…
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In Memoriam - Donna Carreiro

Welke Customs Brokers is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Donna Carreiro, Director of Customs for Welke, on August 6th in Toronto, Ontario. Donna started in the industry with Federated Customs Brokers where she worked for 11 years. She joined Welke Customs Brokers Ltd in 1988 and continued…

SWI – Feedback Requested

The CSCB would like to hear about a specific experience or experiences you may have had regarding the SWI (Single Window Initiative) and use of the IID (Integrated Import Declaration). What we are looking for are any gaps you have found between CBSA and the PGAs (Participating Government Agencies)…

EDI Release Requests Received, July 2019

The EDI release requests received report for July 2019 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 97. The following indicates the IID transactions:

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 21 August

A) Chapter 04 was published to add the following OGD extension. 04.07.19.1021.12 - Penguin eggs. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 04.07.19.1020.05 - Fertilized eggs for incubation - POULTRY. - Waterfowl egg (ducks, geese, swans). 04.07.19.1020.06 - Pheasant egg…

D19-7-4, Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels and Machines

In Brief This memorandum has been issued to reflect requirements for the importation of engines, vehicles, vessels and machines, as outlined in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and its regulations. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Environment and Climate Change Canada…

Electronic Communication with the Canada Border Services Agency

This message is to inform you that, as of today (August 12, 2019), the CBSA will now offer applicants for Advance Rulings (ARs) and National Customs Rulings (NCRs), three communication options with the CBSA. Effective today, applicants of ARs and NCRs will have the following two additional options…
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Direct nomination deadline is tomorrow!

Members are reminded that additional candidates for election to the CSCB Board of Directors may be submitted to the Nominating Committee no later than 5 pm EDT on August 21, 2019. This would be a direct nomination by two member firms and does not require Nominating Committee approval. Here is what…

Certain Aluminum Extrusions, Statement of Reasons

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding the dumping and subsidizing of certain aluminum extrusions from China. Decision On August 2, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada…

CBSA Message (TCC19-085) – Mandatory Sub-Location Code

Clients Affected: Air Carriers, Marine Carriers, and Service Providers Under Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest initiatives, carriers must provide electronic cargo and conveyance data to the CBSA in advance of arriving at the Canadian border. Effective August 25, 2019, clients will…

Uncertainty: At an all-time high?

Sleep is optional for policy-watchers these days. And these days, just about everybody is a policy-watcher. Why the mass sleep-deprivation? Well, policy uncertainty is reaching new heights. That’s really saying something, given the major moments of uncertainty the world has seen in recent history…

Entry into force of the LRMA and Preclearance Act, 2016

In March 2015, Canada and the United States signed a new treaty entitled the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Preclearance between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States (LRMA), which was a commitment of the 2011 Beyond the Border Action Plan. The LRMA…
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Direct nomination deadline approaching!

Members are reminded that additional candidates for election to the CSCB Board of Directors may be submitted to the Nominating Committee no later than 5 pm EDT on August 21, 2019. This would be a direct nomination by two member firms and does not require Nominating Committee approval. Here is what…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 15 August

A) Chapter 07 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” and to replace the miscellaneous code “Entering Canada through B.C. or has an end destination of B.C.” with “Entering Canada through British Columbia” for the following HS codes with the end…