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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…

International Trade Minister announces tariff elimination on tech products

Canadians will benefit from lower costs and increased trade opportunities as a result of [July 4th] implementation of an expanded Information Technology Agreement (ITA), announced by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade. Canada’s implementation of the World Trade…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on July 2, 2016. Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Large line pipe — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Commencement of inquiry Welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe Health, Dept. of…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on June 29, 2016. Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code — Regulations Amending Canada Labour Code SOR/2016-141 14/06/16 Certain Regulations Made Under the Customs Act (CPAFTA) — Regulations Amending Customs Act SOR/2016-145…

CBSA Office Closure, Port of Toronto ON

Further to the June 30th message, following is a message from CBSA containing additional general information. On behalf of the CBSA, Commercial Operations District in the GTA Region, this letter is to inform you that the CBSA office located at 1 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario will be closing on…

Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2016

Canada's exports fell 0.7% to $41.1 billion in May. Export volumes declined 2.3% and prices were up 1.6%. Imports decreased 0.8% to $44.4 billion, as volumes were down 0.9% and prices edged up 0.2%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world in May was virtually unchanged…

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…

CN 16-17, 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 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) within the prescribed mode-specific time frames. 2. On May 6, 2015…

Canada Post issues 72-hour lockout notice, work stoppage possible Friday

Canada Post said it has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), raising the spectre of a work stoppage by Friday. The announcement came hours after Canada Post said its latest offer presented on June 25 was fair and reasonable and that it still hoped to…

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 to include names and species chosen by these establishments. Establishments eligible to export to Mexico can use only one name for…
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July 12, 2016: Board of Directors Expressions of Interest

Will you consider becoming a CSCB Director? Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB which for the coming year are likely to include a planning exercise related to the next 2-3…

Container Examinations

Several members have advised the CSCB of issues associated with container examinations, especially in Montreal and Vancouver. These examinations are not only costly, but often take more than a week to complete. Members with concerns are encouraged to provide feedback to CBSA by completing the form…

CN 16-18, Sudbury Permit Issuing Office Moved to North Bay

1. The purpose of this notice is to inform exporters and importers that the Permit Issuing Office for Cultural Property Permits in Sudbury, Ontario has moved to North Bay, Ontario. 2. Effective immediately, all cultural permit applications and issues which would have been dealt with in the Sudbury…