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WTO launches new World Trade Outlook Indicator

The WTO has launched a new World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) designed to provide “real time” information on trends in global trade. The WTOI was unveiled in Shanghai, China on 8 July, ahead of a meeting of G20 trade ministers. Combining a variety of trade-related indices, the WTOI is designed to…
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Challenging the CCS Examination | Examen de SCD

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 24, 2016 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 15. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if the following criteria are met: is currently…

Registration for the 2016 CSCB National Conference is now OPEN!

The 2016 CSCB National Conference will take place from Sunday, September 25 th to Tuesday, September 27 th and will be preceded by a national Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, September 24 th. New this year, we are offering a special single day session for our CCS and CTCS designates on Sunday…

EDC Export Performance Monitor - July 2016

After strong start of the year, Canadian merchandise exports have taken a decided about-face. Total exports declined 0.7% in May and have remained relatively stable over the past three months compared to the volatility seen in the past year, albeit at the lowest level since January 2014. That said…

Canada set to sign trade deal, defence co-operation agreement with Ukraine

Canada is on the cusp of finalizing a defence co-operation agreement with Ukraine, and the country's ambassador tells CBC News he's hopeful the Trudeau government will soon allow Canadian companies to export weapons to the embattled nation. Deepening ties and showing solidarity with the war-weary…

Canada's Future Growth Zones

If the science of economics is truly dismal, then now must be its heyday. Six sub-standard post-recession years have birthed a glut of gloom. Few forecasters – in Canada or elsewhere – brave the high side, either run down by repeated retreats, or fearing the ‘heretic’ moniker. Now, there’s a close…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 7 July

A) Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - NISC" to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from the United States. 02.03.11.5051 - Wild boar, fresh or chilled 02.03.12.5055 - Wild boar, fresh or chilled - bone in 02.03.19.5059 - Wild boar…
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Scholarship Deadline Approaching - July 22 , 2016

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CSCB is pleased to announce that two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education, the CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $3,500 and is awarded on the basis of academic…

Canada announces increased transparency and rigour in export controls

As part of Canada’s commitment to transparency and rigour in export controls, the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, [on June 30] announced plans to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The government…
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Interested in becoming a CSCB Director?

Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors. Five positions are available for a two-year term, 2016-2018 and one position is available for a one-year term, 2016-2017, completing the term associated with an existing vacancy. It is expected that your activity as a…

Business Barometer: small business confidence hits highest mark in over a year

Canada’s small businesses grew a little more confident in June. CFIB's Business Barometer® Index rose almost two points to hit 60.0. This level is still low by historical standards, but it is the highest reading in just over a year. Overall, business owners posted improvements in 7 of 10 provinces…

Canada gets clarity on how Europe will ratify trade deal

The European Commission has decided the Canada-EU trade deal will proceed for ratification as a "mixed" agreement, recognizing demands from key members like Germany to vote not just in Brussels, but in each country's legislature. The executive body for the European Union met Tuesday in Strasbourg…