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Order Amending the US Surtax Remission Order – Update

The Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order No. 2019-1, entered into force on April 15, 2019, made changes to the list of goods on Schedule 3 of United States Remission Order that allowed additional goods to be eligible for remission. CBSA has confirmed that when filing a refund for…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 10 June

The organic import requirements in Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations have been incorporated into the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). This resulted in considerable updates to the AIRS database, and the addition of several OGD extension to identify the organic fresh fruit…

Changes in the regulation of nitrification and urease inhibitors

Nitrification and urease inhibitors imported into or sold in Canada are now subject to registration as supplements under the Fertilizers Act and Fertilizers Regulations, administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Learn more: Regulation of nitrification and urease inhibitors under…

Macron tells Trudeau that France will ratify CETA 'as soon as possible'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving Paris with a concrete guarantee that France will proceed with ratification of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this summer. "We will launch ratification as soon as possible," said French President Emmanuel…

CN 19-11, Removal of the Interim Highway Process for in-bond Shipments

This notice removes the requirement for highway carriers to complete and present a paper cargo control document ( A8A(B)) for in-bond shipments, in conjunction with their electronic cargo transmission, effective July 1 st 2019. The in-bond movement is now a fully electronic process, in which the…

Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2019

Canada's exports rose 1.3% in April, due mainly to higher exports of gold. Imports decreased 1.4%, mostly on lower imports of aircraft. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $2.3 billion in March to $966 million in April, the lowest deficit since October 2018…
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Reminder: Amended SWI ECCRD – Update

Please note that one should not make any systems changes until CBSA re-issues the amended version of the ECCRD. In our May 22 message to members, the CSCB advised members that CBSA was exploring options to further facilitate full transition to the IID. This was after a discussion with the CSCB…

Last Chance to Register for the 2019 ON/TO Regional Conference!

Today is the last chance to register for the 2019 CSCB Ontario/Toronto Regional Conference, which is being held on June 11-12 in Hamilton! If you're still on the fence about coming, here are 5 good reasons to attend: Lisa Anawati, CBSA, Vice President, CARM, and Kerri-Anne Whittaker, CBSA, A/Manager…
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CBSA provides updates on its initiatives to industry stakeholders

On May 29 and 30, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) held three industry consultitive meetings during which they provided updates on various initiatives. Documents from the meetings are avaialble on our website, as per links provided below. BCCC Collective Session: CBSA Update…

Canada appeals WTO ruling on U.S. lumber duties: official

Canada has appealed against a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel ruling in a case it lost in April that would allow the United States to use “zeroing” to calculate anti-dumping tariffs on lumber, a WTO official said on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland had already announced that Ottawa…

Canada says China plans more meat import inspections, industry fears disaster

China plans to boost inspections of imported Canadian meats and meat products as bilateral trade relations deteriorate, Canadian government officials said on Tuesday, a move meat industry executives said could have “a disastrous effect” on their business. China has already blocked imports of…

WTO issues 2019 Annual Report

The WTO’s Annual Report, published today (4 June), provides a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities in 2018 and early 2019. The Report opens with a message from Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and a brief overview of the year. This is followed by in-depth accounts of the WTO’s main…

Designate Quiz schedule for 2019

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that we are offering three free quizzes in 2019, on the following dates: Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 14 April 4 at 2 pm ET Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 at 2 pm ET Quiz 3 October 17 November 7 at 2 pm ET As always, each quiz is worth ten professional…

Who's speaking at the ON/TO regional conference?

We are pleased to announce the speakers at the 2019 CSCB Ontario/Toronto Regional Conference! Lisa Anawati, CBSA, Vice President, CARM, and Kerri-Anne Whittaker, CBSA, A/Manager, CARM Change Enablement will join us for the CARM presentation in the morning of June 12. Our own Janice McBride and…
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Import Permits for Steel and Serial No. 945

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have advised that import permits for goods listed under Serial No. 945 must be applied for prior to the arrival of the goods and on hand at time of accounting. This is a new requirement and contrary to the time period in place under Serial No. 911. Under Serial No. 911…
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2019 CSCB Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted!

The CSCB is pleased to announce that three scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education, the CSCB National, the CSCB Guy Graveline and our newest scholarship for those already engaged in the pursuit of their undergraduate degree. Each scholarship is worth $3,500 and is…