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Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Stephen Harper to sign Canada-Ukraine trade deal Tuesday

July 14, 2015
The embattled government of Ukraine has reached a free trade agreement with Canada, sources tell CBC News... Although Canada's trade with Ukraine is modest — it was worth $244 million last year, down from $322 million the year before — observers say the deal will be an important political gesture…
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BCCC CARM Sub-committee Update

July 13, 2015
The CBSA Record of Decision from the 16 June 2015 meeting of the BCCC CARM Sub-committee is now available on the BCCC CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) Sub-committee page. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy” or…

Single Window Initiative - Webinar

July 13, 2015
The CSCB sent a message in June indicating that a Single Window webinar, presented by CBSA, was in the works. We have now been advised that this webinar will take place the last week of August. Additional information, including how to register, will be provided closer to the webinar date.

Live and Perishable Shipments To and From Argentina Not Currently Accepted

July 13, 2015
Due to a strike of the Argentine Sanitary Association, no live animals, perishable foods, plants or plant produce shipments will be accepted to or from Argentina. The strike has no predetermined end date and we will advise when these restrictions have been lifted. If you have any concerns regarding…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

July 13, 2015
Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 11 July 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2015-006 Locations of public hearings Certain whole potatoes Concrete reinforcing bar

Minister Raitt highlights the importance of international trade for Canada

July 13, 2015
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, was in Toronto today to be part of the celebration marking the start of the Pan American Games, and to address Toronto Global Forum participants on the vital role transportation plays in Canada’s economy. The Minister told forum participants that…

Release of the WCO Customs-Business Partnership Guidance

July 13, 2015
Members of the WCO Private Sector Consultative Group were actively engaged in the development of this guidance on Customs-business partnership, and IFCBA Secretary/CSCB President Carol West co-chaired the small group which worked closely with the WCO Secretariat on the advanced pillar of the…

CBSA Message (TCC015-075) - Automation of 9 offices for EDI release

July 13, 2015
Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit EDI trade data to the Quebec Region This is to advise that EDI release is now available for clearances at the following offices in the Quebec Region: 311 Covey Hill 324 Lacolle Rte 221 332 Frelighsburg 333 Hemmingford 337 Clarenceville…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 10 July

July 13, 2015
Chapter 23 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-NISC" to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from the states of Iowa and Minnesota. 23.09.90.0284.02 - Denatured (containing a denaturant), liquid or frozen 23.09.90.0284.04 - Non-denatured, liquid or…
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Conveyance and warehouse arrival certification timelines

July 10, 2015
The following is an official notice from Bruna Rados, Director General, Information, Science and Technology Branch, CBSA. I would like to advise you of an adjustment to the coming into force dates for Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) penalties in light of the regulatory amendments…

CCS Course Update - Applications Now Available!

July 10, 2015
Le texte français suit le texte anglais The CSCB is pleased to announce that applications for the 2015-16 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course are available now. The online CCS course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in either English or French…

CFIA Inspection Facilities Procedures - Meat and Meat Products

July 10, 2015
CFIA provided a memo as a reminder of the procedure applicable to the change of an inspection facility as outlined in Annex O, Cursory Visual Import Inspection Procedures of the Imports section (Chapter 10) in the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures. These procedures apply to all imported meat and…
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Special Opportunity for Canadian Customs Brokers

July 9, 2015
Are you looking to enhance your global presence – perhaps seeking some new business partners? Would you like more information about international customs practice and trends? Why don’t you consider joining the IFCBA as an Associated Business? A special rate is available for licensed customs brokers…

CBSA Trade Scarborough Office - closed 9-10 July

July 9, 2015
The CBSA Trade office at 55 Town Centre, Scarborough, has shut down operations for today and tomorrow (July 9-10). The air conditioning failed in the building last week. Our contact lines remain operational, and Canada Post has been told to cease delivery tomorrow (Jul. 10). There is a notice…