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Business Barometer: small biz confidence stuck in low gear in June

Canada’s small business confidence remains stuck in low gear in June. The Business Barometer® Index was 59.4 this month, a decline of more than a point from May's level and now very near to the six-year low it reached this past February. Alberta businesses remain the most downbeat, with its index…

For Ottawa, Obama’s fast track trade is both nightmare and opportunity

The U.S. Congress passed President Barack Obama’s long-sought trade negotiating authority this week... This “fast track” Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is an essential condition for countries negotiating trade deals with the United States. First, because Congress has as much constitutional…

The Government Secures Access for Fresh BC Blueberries to China

... Canada and China have agreed to sustained market access for fresh British Columbia blueberries. Chinese inspectors are expected to visit Canada this summer to carry out a pre-shipment inspection and to authorize the first shipments of blueberries to China. Once fully implemented, the Canadian…

Steel Grating, Expiry No. LE-2015-001

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that its finding made on April 19, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2010-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of metal bar grating of carbon and…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 25 June

Chapter 6 was published to; i) add the miscellaneous codes "From Curry County" and "From Other than Curry County" to the following HS codes originating from Oregon. 06.04.20.0045.31 - Foliage, branches - fresh - Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga spp.) 06.04.20.0045.42 - Foliage, branches - fresh - Willow…

Second Designate Quiz due July 2nd!

Designates are reminded that the second quiz of 2015 is due next Thursday, July 2nd at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. The quiz is worth 5 professional development credits toward maintenance…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 20 June 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 24 June

Chapter 23 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes originating from Europe, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. 23.09.10.1565.01 - Avian (bird) ingredients other than egg products 23.09.10.1565.02 - Bovine (cattle) ingredients excluding products containing solely dairy…
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ARL Reference Manual now available in French

The ARL Reference Manual is now available in French on the BCCC CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) Sub-committee page. The English version of the manual was posted in May. These ARL Reference Manuals are being considered as version 1. Moving forward any changes that come out of the…
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BCCC Port of Entry Operations Sub-committee Meeting Document, 5 May 2015

The CBSA minutes from the 5 May 2015 meeting are now available on the BCCC Port Operations Sub-committee page. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy” or "Recent Updates." The contents of this message are the property of the…

Appeal Decisions Pending

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-014 De Ronde Tire Supply, Inc. Customs Act AP-2013-021, AP‑2013‑022, AP‑2013‑023 and AP‑2013‑024 Stylus Sofas Inc., Stylus Atlantic, Stylus Ltd. and Terravest (SF Subco) Customs Act AP-2014-013 and AP-2014-015 AMD Ritmed Inc. Customs Act AP-2014-017 Bri-Chem Supply…
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Second Report of the 2015 Nominating Committee

On May 29, 2015, the Nominating Committee presented its first report to members which contained the names of its five nominees for the position of CSCB Director. This follow-up report contains the final list of candidates for the Board of Directors. For your information, a list of the Nominating…
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CITT colloquium

The CSCB has been invited to attend a day-long colloquium hosted by the CITT on September 30 here in Ottawa. Presenters will include current and past Members of the CITT, as well as outside experts who will bring their own unique perspectives. The intention is to create an opportunity for…

Importing horses from the United States

Canadians are reminded to check Canada's import requirements before arriving at the border with their horses. Import requirements are in place to protect human and animal health and may change at any time in response to an animal disease outbreak in another country. Failure to meet import…

CBSA Message (TCC15-066) – Quebec Civic Holiday

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who use EDI to transmit their trade data. The following is information concerning this year's civic holiday in Québec on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. For all clients, overnight reports will run the evenings of Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and Wednesday, June 24…
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BCCC CARM Sub-committee Meeting Documents, 16 June 2015

The following documents from the 16 June 2015 meeting of the BCCC CARM Sub-committee are now available on the BCCC CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) Sub-committee page: CARM Update ARL Update To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and look under…