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CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 20 June

June 16, 2016
As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) maintenance on Monday June 20, 2016 from 6:00 AM until 7:00AM (EST). Consequently, the CFIA response to Integrated Import…

Second Designate Quiz for 2016 is now available!

June 15, 2016
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…
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CBSA-CSCB Trade Operations Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2016
The minutes and presentations from the 24 March 2016, meeting of the CBSA-CSCB Trade Operations Committee are now available on the Toronto Region page. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and look under “Regional Activity" or "Recent Updates." The…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 15 June

June 15, 2016
Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes. 01.06.14.2070 - Hares 01.06.14.2071 - Rabbits 01.06.14.2072 - Pikas Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.
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BCCC Commercial Compliance Sub-committee Meeting Documents

June 14, 2016
The Record of Meeting and presentations from the April 13 th, 2016, meeting of the BCCC Commercial Compliance Sub-committee are now available on the BCCC Commercial Compliance (including OGD) Sub-committee page. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and…

Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures – United States

June 14, 2016
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…
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In memoriam - Nicholas (Nick) Cybuchowski

June 14, 2016
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!

June 13, 2016
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

June 13, 2016
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!

June 10, 2016
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…
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SWI ECCRD, Addendum 3

June 10, 2016
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…
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Blanket B2s

June 10, 2016
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

June 9, 2016
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

June 9, 2016
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

June 9, 2016
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!

June 8, 2016
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…