Skip to main content

Trade News

Welcome to CSCB Trade News!

You may search all CSCB articles here. Please note, articles with a dark blue background and the MEMBERS ONLY indicator are accessible only to logged-in employees of corporate member firms. Please click on the title link to access the article.

Your search found 41798 results
Displaying 13481 - 13500 of 41798

Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures – United States

Please be advised that export requirements under section 11.7.3, Annex W – United States of the Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), have been updated with the following information: Est. 086: add code 03B (raw product - not intact) for chicken, duck, lamb, mutton, turkey and…
MEMBERS ONLY

In memoriam - Nicholas (Nick) Cybuchowski

It is with deep sadness that the CSCB learned of the passing of Nicholas (Nick) Cybuchowski suddenly on June 7, 2016 at the age of 76. Nick started his career in the brokerage industry in 1956 and founded Counselor Customs Brokers Ltd. in 1973, where he was still active in the daily activities as…

CSCB TO/ON Regions Annual Conference - Deadline for Registration is Today!

Are you interested in attending the CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regional Annual Conference? THE CSCB TORONTO/ONTARIO REGION ANNUAL CONFERENCE will be held on June 17th, 2016 at Casino Rama in Orillia! This year’s program will include updates on National Affairs provided by the CSCB President, Carol West…

D2-3-6, Non-commercial Provincial Tax Collection Programs

This memorandum has been revised to reflect the Harmonized Sales Tax / Provincial Sales Tax rate, tax regime, tobacco tax rate and alcohol markup changes in the appendices and update the "Legislation and Issuing Office" sections. This memorandum provides general information for administering…

Second Designate Quiz for 2016 is now available!

Designates are reminded the second free quiz of 2016 is now available and must be completed by 2 pm ET on June 30th. Available Due Quiz 2 June 9 June 30 Quiz 3 October 6 October 27 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation, and is…
MEMBERS ONLY

SWI ECCRD, Addendum 3

The CBSA has advised that version 2.1 of the Single Window ECCRD, plus three addendums dated January 2015, May 2015, and April 2016, are complete and that one is able to program for Single Window when all of these documents are utilized. However, there is one change that was noted in the May 2015…
MEMBERS ONLY

Blanket B2s

Members have asked for clarification of the number of transactions that can be included on a blanket B2. CBSA has provided the following. Please note that the policy surrounding the issue of blanket B2s is under review and we hope to see an updated policy this year. At present, a request for…

Inflation Awakens

The weather may be heating up, but with the Stanley Cup finals in full swing, hockey’s the hot item in Canada. The link to the economy? Well, there are many, but what comes to mind is the hockey stick. It strikes fear, not as a lethal weapon, but because of its shape. Lay it horizontally, and it’s a…

CFIA Import Information Session for Brokers and Importers

CFIA has provided an invitation to participate in an information session geared towards milk and milk products regulated under the Health of Animals Act and Regulations. The session will take place in Burnaby, BC. Details are available here.

EICS Bulletin SCEI - EICS Interruption, 12 June

EICS will not be available on Sunday, June 12, 2016 between 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET due to maintenance. The system will be unavailable during this period, and any active sessions will be terminated.

Second Designate Quiz for 2016 starts tomorrow!

Designates are reminded the second free quiz of 2016 starts tomorrow. Available Due Quiz 2 June 9 June 30 Quiz 3 October 6 October 27 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation, and is free of charge. Details will be provided by email…

Bank of Canada Exchange Rates are Changing

Effective 1 March 2017, the Bank of Canada will be changing how it publishes foreign exchange rate data. The number of currencies published will be reduced to roughly 25, and the Bank will no longer publish a daily noon and closing rate. Instead, a single rate reflecting the daily average exchange…
MEMBERS ONLY

ARL Working Group Meeting Presentation

Further to our ARL Update dated May 11, the ARL Working Group Meeting Presentation has now been posted on the ARL Implementation page, under Meeting Summaries & Presentation Materials. As always, questions and feedback should be directed to [email protected] To access, please log into your CSCB account…

You’re invited! CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions Annual Conference Social Event

Delegates attending this year’s CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions Annual Conference are invited to join us for a special reception on Thursday, June 16 th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Firestarter Lounge at Casino Rama. Come mingle with industry partners, catch-up with old friends and meet the CSCB Staff…

Annex 1 List of Establishments Approved to Export to Mexico

Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export meat to Mexico in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised with the following information: Establishment 402: removed (2016-03-29), as per operator’s request. Establishment 430: removed (2016-03…

D19-4-1, Export and Import of Cultural Property

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has specific responsibilities to administer and enforce the Cultural Property Export and Import Act in collaboration with the Department of Canadian Heritage. This memorandum explains the legislation, how exporters may obtain a cultural property export permit…