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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…

Electronic House Bills and Deconsolidation in Highway Mode Webinar

As part of an ongoing commitment to communicate eManifest information, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has scheduled an “Electronic House Bills and Deconsolidation in Highway Mode” Webinar. This Webinar will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 11:00-12:00pm ET. Agenda item for the…

National Plant and Animal Health Planning Forum

Unable to attend the National Plant and Animal Health Planning Forum in person? Join us December 6 from 8:15 to 10:10 AM EST via WebEx to hear the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other government and industry representatives speak about the future of plant and animal health in…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 6 December

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be performing network maintenance on Tuesday December 6th, 2016 from 5:00-7:00AM (EST). Consequently, the following CFIA services may not be available: Automated Import Reference…

New CBSA President

CBSA President, Linda Lizotte-MacPherson advised the CSCB last week of her retirement. Prior to the CBSA, Ms. Lizotte-MacPherson held a number of deputy minister jobs during her public service, including commissioner and CEO at Canada Revenue Agency and president of the Canada School of Public…

CSCB Webinar Series on CETA - Next Week

Join us for a three-webinar series on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) featuring Mr. Peter Kirby. Mr. Kirby, who discussed the Frito-Lay and Bri-Chem cases in our past webinars, is a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. His practice covers the spectrum…

Beta-Agonist Free Beef Certification Program for beef export to China

Please note that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been made aware of some issues with the implementation of the Canadian Beta-Agonist Free Beef Certification Program. The CFIA can issue export certificates for beef shipments destined to China as long as the operators provide evidence…

CN 16-27, Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Ottawa, Ontario)

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: (a) effective January 20, 2017 the company located at 2473 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario will be surrendering their “BW” type highway sufferance warehouse licence. (b) the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advertising for a new highway…