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September is a busy time at The Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews By-The-Sea, NB. Our room block is filling quickly. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to reserve your hotel accommodation today if you have not already done so. Conference Registration

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system. The annual interest rate for the fourth quarter of 2017 (October 1st, 2017- December 31st, 2017) will be 0.7476

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. At this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Clients are not to send requests via email unless advised by the National Import Service Centre (NISC).

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has announced that the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Conductors, Trainpersons and Yardpersons (TCRC-CTY) union that represents the company's conductors and yard crews in Canadahas ratified a new collective agreement with the company. The three-year agreement…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is currently experiencing technical difficulties. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (905) 795-9658 and (514) 493-4103 or by email at: [email protected] Thank you for your…

Shuttle Services from Saint John Airport Firstly, thanks to those of you who have registered for the conference and confirmed your transportation arrangements. There is no need to respond to this email as we have noted your preferences. The CSCB has offered to organize and reserve shuttle buses to…

The WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) suggests that global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017. The latest reading of 102.6 is higher than the previous reading of 102.2 issued in May this year, suggesting sustained momentum for trade…

Clients Affected: All Freight Forwarders As of August 14, 2017, the process outlined in the original version of this bulletin will no longer be in effect. Please refer to Customs Notice 17-22 for the interim process for electronic house bills. “When a back to back/single shipment (defined as a…

A) Chapter 04 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end use “Further processing” originating from the States of Arkansas, California, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin. NO…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais The CSCB is pleased to announce that applications for the 2017-18 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course are now available. The CCS online course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in either English or French…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on the Civic holiday on Monday, August 7, 2017. For urgent client service outside business hours and statutory…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on the Civic holiday on Monday, August 7, 2017. For urgent client service outside business…

In July 2017, in Brussels Belgium, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) signed bilateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) regarding our respective Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)…

Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world posted a $3.6 billion deficit in June, widening from a $1.4 billion deficit in May. Exports fell 4.3% to $46.5 billion in June. This sharp decrease was mainly due to lower exports of unwrought gold and energy products. Imports edged up 0.3% to $50.1…

As part of an ongoing commitment to communicate eManifest information, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is continuing with our regular eManifest Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinars. The next Webinar will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 1:30-3:00pm ET. There will be various…

Please be advised that the REGAL program: Alternative Service Delivery for the Testing of Grain Exports for Phytosanitary Certification will be delivered on a voluntary basis and is expected to be implemented in fall 2017. Industry members exporting grain crops of all kinds to India and China will…