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With Trump presidency, some see chance for Canada to embrace China

Donald Trump has vowed dramatic change to the U.S. position on the world stage, threatening new antagonism with China even as he pledges to scrap the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a massive trade deal that promised to drive down tariffs and impose a Western order around the Pacific rim. It is a moment…

Action to Reduce the Supply of Illicit Opioids and Other Drugs

The rapid rise in opioid-related overdose and death, exacerbated by the increased availability of illicit fentanyl across Canada, has highlighted gaps in the Government’s enforcement toolkit. Bill C-37 proposes to close these gaps by amending the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the…

CETA Customs Rules: Origin and Customs Procedures Webinar - This Wednesday!

Don't miss the second of three webinars on Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this Wednesday, December 14 at 12:00 EST! Presented by Peter Kirby, this session will address the nuts and bolts of CETA’s customs rules, such as: Rules of origin; Certification of…

Bill to simplify border crossing passes U.S. Congress

A bill with potentially sweeping consequences for the Canada-U.S. border has just been adopted by the American Congress, allowing new projects aimed at speeding up travel through the international boundary. The so-called preclearance bill has now been adopted by both U.S. legislative chambers after…
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ARL Update - BN Corrections

Although instructions regarding BN corrections had been issued previously by CBSA, members continued to report challenges as they tried to make BN corrections at the local level. As a result of continued discussions in the ARL Working Group, CBSA has issued an amended ARL Bulletin 16. If you…

Striking Blue Water Bridge workers accept deal

Workers at the Blue Water Bridge have agreed to a new contract with their employer after nearly three weeks of being on strike. Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada walked off the job Nov. 21, saying the federal bridge corporation was trying to slash their benefits in the latest contract…
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ARL Update

We have been advised by CBSA that some importers will receive cheques over the next few weeks. These could be issued in the following scenarios: A broker-filed refund or drawback for a large amount has been approved but the importer has very little debt filed by that broker on his account. A…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on December 3 and 10, 2016. Environment, Dept. of the, and Dept. of Health Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection…

The Big Picture - The Scope of CETA Webinar - Last Chance to Register!

Don't miss the first of three webinars on Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this Monday, December 12 at 12:00 EST! Presented by Peter Kirby, who discussed the Frito-Lay and Bri-Chem cases in our past webinars, this session will explore the most important aspects…

China showing signs of recovery in latest trade report

China's imports grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in November, fuelled by its strong thirst for commodities from coal to iron ore, while exports also rose unexpectedly, reflecting a pick-up in both domestic and global demand. The upbeat data adds to signs of a modest industrial…

European Parliament committee says reject EU-Canada trade deal

An EU-Canada free trade deal will destroy jobs in Europe and should be rejected, a committee of the European Parliament concluded on Thursday. The European Union and Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in October, but only after hesitation in Austria other countries…

U.S. Congress moves ahead bill to simplify border crossing

A bill to simplify crossing the Canadian-U.S. border moved ahead in the American Congress on Wednesday, with little time left to get it passed before lawmakers break to form a post-election legislature in the New Year. It's a long-awaited development. Both Stephen Harper and Prime Minister Justin…

EDC Export Performance - December 2016

In the run up to November’s US elections, Canadian merchandise exports increased by 0.5% in October in nominal terms. The growth in was supported by stronger pricing, fueled by a 1.4% depreciation in the Loonie against the US dollar in October. Overall, exports have now increased in four of the last…

CN 16-28, Updated - Mandatory Electronic House Bills

1. This notice provides new information regarding the eManifest implementation timeline for freight forwarders to electronically transmit advance house bill data on consolidated freight to the CBSA within the prescribed mode-specific time frames. 2. On May 6, 2015 , regulatory amendments supporting…

Canadian international merchandise trade, October 2016

Canada's imports fell 6.3% to $44.7 billion in October, following a record high in September related to an exceptionally large shipment destined for the Hebron offshore oil project. Import volumes decreased 6.2% and prices edged down 0.1%. Exports increased 0.5% to $43.6 billion, as a 1.2% increase…

Final Determination Respecting Gypsum Board

For your information, please be advised that the CBSA has today made a final determination of dumping with respect to certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States of America, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta…
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ARL Update – Financial Institutions

CBSA has provided us with a status report on Financial Institution readiness for ARL payments. Here is the current state of readiness. Online banking is currently available through three banks. These are Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust and National Bank. EDI payment is currently available through four…