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Meet your CBSA Port Representatives at the CSCB BC Region Annual Conference

The CSCB BC Region is proud to announce an exciting new panel at this year’s conference entitled: Meet your CBSA Port Representative. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to discuss current issues and meet Anthony Krilow from port 809, Robert Charmichael from port 821 and Dan Bubas and Mark…
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ARL Update

Last week, CSCB members and staff participated in 3 separate ARL activities. First, there was a regular meeting of the ARL working group. Later in the week, there was a CSCB working group session where business critical ARL implications were discussed in great detail. That session was followed by a…

Tariff Hike Sought to Combat “Flood” of Aluminum Imports [US]

Alleging that a “flood” of imports “has seriously injured the American industry and threatens additional job and capacity losses,” the United Steelworkers filed April 18 a Section 201 global safeguard petition seeking four years of higher tariffs on imports of primary unwrought aluminum from all…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on 20 April 2016. Pest Control Products Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) — Regulations Amending Pest Control Products Act SOR/2016-61 29/03/16

Welcome Jim Clark to the CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference!

The CSCB is thrilled to welcome Jim Clark, guest speaker at the upcoming CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference. Jim is the Director Trade Operations of CBSA, Prairie Region; he has been in this role since 2001 and has completed a variety of National HQ assignments on compliance management and the…

2016 CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference on May 5!

Looking for the latest news about border policies and procedures in the Quebec region? Register today for the CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference, featuring sessions specifically designed for businesses operating in the Quebec region. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 5 th at the…

EICS Bulletin - Technical difficulties

We are presently experiencing technical difficulties with EICS. An investigation is underway and further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Register before Friday! Last call on CSCB BC Region Annual Conference

It’s almost time! There are only a few days left until the CSCB BC Region Annual Conference held on April 28, 2016 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond. Register today to participate in this unique and educational networking opportunity! Some topics slated for presentation are…

Register before Friday! Last call on CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference

It’s almost time! There are only a few days left until the CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference held on April 27, 2016 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Calgary. Register today to participate in this unique and educational networking opportunity! Some topics slated for presentation are: National…

CSCB Webinar: Single Window/IID Series with CFIA - Tomorrow

We’d like to remind you of the fifth webinar of the SWI/IID series tomorrow, April 19th at 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will discuss their SWI requirements, DIF examples, and more. CBSA representatives will also be present to address any questions. Don’t…

CFIA Import Control Division name change

Due to organizational changes, the Import Control Division has changed names to the "National Inspection Division". No operational changes have taken place. All further communications will be from the National Inspection Division.

CFIA AIRS Updates, 18 April

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end uses: "Temporary stay in Canada" and "Canadian horses returning to Canada" originating from Cuba, Chile and Ukraine. 01.01 - Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies B) Chapter 05 was published to change…

Regulatory Barriers: Threat to Trade

In a new report published [on Apirl 12, 2016, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce] identified regulatory barriers as the biggest threat to international trade. The report, entitled Canada’s Next Top Trade Barrier: Taking International Regulatory Cooperation Seriously, sheds a harsh light on current…

[Canada, Mexico,] U.S. Call for Steps to Address Global Steel Overcapacity

Citing the “dramatically worsening” steel market situation in all three countries, the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States announced April 11 that they agree on the need for governments of all major steel-producing countries to make strong and immediate commitments to address the…

Business Barometer - March 2016

After a one-month pause, small business confidence resumed its downward track in March. CFIB's Business Barometer® Index fell another 2.4 points to land at 52.3—its lowest level since March 2009. This month, the decline was widely spread, with indexes declining in 9 of 10 provinces and 9 of 13…

Scope extension of the EU-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement

..."The Government of Canada and the European Commission are pleased to announce the scope extension of the EU-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement (EUCOEA) which enter[ed] into force [as of April 7, 2016]. "After 5 years of successful implementation of the EUCOEA, we have agreed to extend the…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on 6 April 2016. Domestic Substances List — Order 2016-66-04-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 SOR/2016-47 16/03/16 Domestic Substances List — Order 2016-87-04-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on 2, 15 April 2016. Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2015-026 Notice No. HA-2016…