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PM Announces Changes in the Senior Ranks of the Public Service

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, [has] announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Malcolm Brown, currently Special Advisor to the Clerk of the Privy Council on the Syrian Refugee Initiative, [formerly Executive Vice-President, Canada Border Services Agency]…
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Panalpina Inc. - CSCB Membership Application

The CSCB has received an application for membership from Panalpina Inc. The CSCB contact is Mr. Scott Dawkins, Head of Customs Brokerage & Compliance, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in 1982 for Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The contact information follows: Panalpina Inc…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 3 March

A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses; “Stocking, enhancement or refresh", "Culture" and "Live Bait" originating from the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New…
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Form W-8BEN-E

Several members have asked the CSCB whether they are required to complete form W-8BEN-E, Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities). U.S. taxpayers who have non-product related transactions with a foreign entity must have a completed form…
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In memoriam - Bob Beausoleil

The CSCB is deeply saddened to learn that our good friend, Bob Beausoleil, passed away last night. Bob joined Russell A. Farrow Customs Brokers in 1965 after working for the former Revenue Canada in Windsor. He was promoted in 1969 to a branch manager and as a result moved to Kitchener. He served on…

CSCB Single Window Initiative/Integrated Import Declaration Webinar Series

The CSCB is pleased to advise that we will be hosting a series of webinars focusing on the Single Window Initiative (SWI) and the Integrated Import Declaration (IID). Webinars will include CBSA and specific Participating Government Departments (PGAs). This series will begin the week of March 28th…
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ARL - Payment Survey

As we continue our evaluation of the ARL project, we may, from time to time, be issuing very short surveys to gauge your experience. Your input is critical to this process and very much appreciated. Here is the first of these surveys and following is a list of questions contained within it. Here is…

Certain Stainless Steel Sinks, Notice of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values, export prices and the amounts of subsidy of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China…

2016 BC Region Education Seminar - CFIA Single Window Initiative and More

The CSCB BC Region invites you to an education seminar on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Richmond. Ms. Nerissa Allen, CFIA Western Area Import Coordinator, will lead the Single Window Initiative presentation and discussion. Mr. Edmond Wong of William L. Rutherford (B.C.) Limited will present on what's…

D11-4-16, Advance Rulings for Origin Under Free Trade Agreements

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) program for issuing advance rulings under paragraphs 43.1(1) (a) and (b) of the Customs Act . This memorandum has been revised to reflect the implementation of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA). Changes have been made to…
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SOA Payment – Important Update

If you are having challenges reconciling your SOA payment today, please communicate your specific challenges regarding unresolved issues and questions to the CARM mailbox, [email protected]. A payment extension may be granted depending on your circumstances.

CBSA Message (TCC16-038) – Statement of Account (SOA) Payments

Further to our message to members yesterday afternoon, here is the official notice regarding instructions for the use of the Payment Allocation Sheet and the Reconciliation Exception Sheet. The Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) implemented the Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) on January 25…
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ARL – Use of PAS and RES

CBSA has provided us with advance (draft) copies of instructions for use of the PAS and RES form. No further changes are expected but it could happen. We will advise members as quickly as we can if we are notified of any changes. Here are the links to those instructions which will be shared by end…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on 24 February 2016. Domestic Substances List — Order 2016-87-03-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 SOR/2016-17 10/02/16 Precursor Control Regulations (APAAN) — Regulations Amending Controlled Drugs and Substances Act…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on 27 February 2016. Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Waiver of information requirements for a substance (subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Waiver of information…
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ARL Update

As promised, we will continue to share with you additional ARL information as we receive it. Here’s the latest along with a couple of FAQ responses. CBSA has advised that there is no need to file any documentation along with an interim payment. However, you may wish to file a PAS that you can…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 29 February

Chapter 20 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-NISC - US Meat Shipments" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes originating from the United States. 20.04.10.2008 - Other pre-cooked or otherwise prepared potatoes - Containing more than 2% but less than…