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CFIA processing delays - Resolved

Notice received: Thursday 2019-03-28 9:53 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived, or about to arrive at the border please fax documents to (613) 773-9999. The…

Ottawa considering new retaliation to end U.S. tariff fight, source says

Little progress has been made in convincing Trump to kill steel and aluminium tariffs Canada is considering new ways to retaliate against the United States in hope of getting steel and aluminum tariffs lifted. A senior source with direct knowledge of the situation says Canada is considering…

First Designate Quiz of 2019 due April 4th

The first Designate Quiz of 2019 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. ET on April 4, 2019 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on My CCS -> My CCS Quizzes -> Select the quiz. Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 14 April 4 Quiz 2…
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Testing & Certification for the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)

It has come to our attention that some importers and customs brokers who declare CFIA regulated commodities to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continue to require further guidance and support related to the certification and testing process for the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)…

CRA: Interest rates for the second calendar quarter

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. Details are available on the CRA…

Business Barometer: No spring in small business’s step in March

Small businesses suffered a significant drop in confidence this month, falling 3 index points to 55.9 on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®. “This is one of the worst readings we’ve seen in the past three years,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s vice-president and…

Seeking Ideas for a CPTPP Textiles Webinar

Several members have asked us if we could have a CPTPP webinar focused solely on apparel and textiles. We’d like to proceed with a webinar, but first would like to know exactly what it is you need to know. If you haven't already done so, please provide us with specific questions, or areas of…

Canadian international merchandise trade, January 2019

Canada's exports were up 2.9% in January, mainly on the strength of higher crude oil export prices. Imports rose 1.5%, led by higher aircraft imports. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $4.8 billion in December to $4.2 billion in January. First increase in…
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Final Countdown to Accessing Ottawa 2019

Only 7 days left until Accessing Ottawa! This unique event provides an opportunity for brokers and their clients to work together with CBSA and other government departments in a forum designed for interaction, be it during the panel discussions or the marketplace luncheon. Hosted at the beautiful…

Businesses with expiring meat permissions need SFC licence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) meat permissions issued to businesses, under the now-repealed Meat Inspection Regulations, will expire on March 31, 2019. These businesses will need a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence commencing April 1, 2019 to continue to operate in compliance with…

BREXIT Update from Agriculture Canada

The following communiqué was issued by the Market Access Secretariat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Dear industry stakeholders, On March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (EU), initiating a 2-year period to negotiate terms of its exit from the…

Tariffs raise 'serious questions' about NAFTA ratification, Freeland says

Chrystia Freeland left a meeting with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Monday sounding like a minister in no hurry to ratify the revised North American trade deal while American steel and aluminum tariffs still apply to Canada–U.S. trade. "The existence of these tariffs for many…

CFIA processing delays

Notice received: Tuesday 2019-03-26 12:09 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in processing import declarations. During this time clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Electronic Data…
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SWI Update

The CSCB participated in a Single Window Initiative Working Group conference call on March 25 and would like to bring the following to members’ attention. Some of this information was relayed last week. On April 1, all service options for release will be available. OGD service options 463 & 471 will…

CBSA Message (TCC19-027) - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) HS Codes

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Please note changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements have been made. These changes will be effective in the ACROSS system on Monday, April 1, 2019, and the…
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Questions for the Quebec CBSA Panel

During the 2019 CSCB Quebec Regional Seminar, the Quebec Regional committee will be hosting a regional panel with representatives of Canada Border Services Agency to discuss local and regional programs and operations. The committee has asked for members to send their questions for the panelists…

ECCC: Information on Reporting for Products Containing Mercury

Reminder: Your 2019 imports/manufacture of products containing mercury will need to be reported in 2020. You are receiving this email as Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has reason to believe that you are involved in importing or manufacturing activities, or otherwise interested in the…