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2015 CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference - Registration Closes on April 24

There are only a few days left until the CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference held on April 29, 2015, in Winnipeg! Register today to participate in this unique and educational networking opportunity! Topics slated for presentation are: “ National Affairs Update” : CSCB President, Carol West & CSCB…
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Entered to Arrive (ETA) Release

Although not listed in paragraph 107 of D17-1-4, CBSA has advised that the HS code on an ETA release must be included. CBSA is in the process of updating D17-1-4 and this information will be included in the update. Questions can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]

PM welcomes new initiatives between Canada and India

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, today witnessed the signing and finalization of six significant initiatives between Canada and India that will help to further advance bilateral relations between the two countries. They were joined by Ed Fast, Minister of…

Government of Canada Supports Seafood Exports

British Columbia's seafood harvesters will receive support to help promote and increase export demand for Canadian Pacific sea urchins and sea cucumber skins and meats to new and emerging markets. Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., MP for Delta—Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue…

Joint Border Strategy - Way Forward Together

We are pleased to present the first Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Joint Border Strategy (JBS). The JBS is the product of a collaborative effort between the two organizations that will be implemented over the coming months, and governed by our Joint…

2015 CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Conference - Registration Closes on April 22

Register today for the CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for customs brokers operating in the Atlantic region! This year’s event will take place April 25, 2015 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Halifax. A National Affairs Update will be…
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Directed Compliance Letters – Update

Further to our message of April 13 regarding Directed Compliance Letters, we have had a few calls from members asking about these letters. A Directed Compliance Letter is a letter from CBSA, directed to an importer, that tells the importer that goods they are importing goods may be classified…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 15 April

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from the state of Iowa. 01.05 - Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls 01.06.31 - Birds of prey 01.06.32 -…

Pickup truck, trailer burn on Ambassador Bridge

A pickup truck and its trailer burned Tuesday on the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge has been closed to any vehicles trying to get on it. All drivers are advised to use the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Detroit firefighters were able to douse the flames. The pickup truck and trailer appear to be total…
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Recourse Directorate Realignment

The purpose of this memo is to advise you of the realignment of the Recourse Directorate, effective April 1, 2015. I have decided to realign the Recourse Directorate between the Enforcement and Trade business lines in order to ensure optimal program delivery. The exercise is cost neutral, and the…
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Will you consider becoming a CSCB Director?

Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB which for the coming year are likely to include a planning exercise related to the next 2-3 years and development of a governance…

2015 CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions Annual Conference - Registration Now Open

Looking for the latest news about border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB’s Toronto/Ontario Region Joint Annual Conference, featuring sessions specifically designed for businesses operating in CBSA’s Toronto/Ontario region. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 14…

Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates, Inquiry No. NQ-2014-003

IN THE MATTER of an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of photovoltaic modules and laminates consisting of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, including laminates shipped or packaged with other components of photovoltaic…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 14 April

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from the states of North Dakota and Wisconsin. 01.05 - Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls 01.06.31 -…
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Low-Value Payment Initiative - Update

Further to our message of April 10, 2015, regarding Canada’s Low-value Payment Initiative, CBSA has clarified Customs Notice CN 15-010. The following two paragraphs from CN 15-010 are explained below: 4. In keeping with the policy set forth by the Government of Canada, the CBSA will apply the low…

Government Announces Modernization of Free Trade Agreement with Chile

...The modernized agreement contains a new chapter on sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and technical amendments to the existing government procurement chapter. In addition, both countries agreed to bring amendments to CCFTA rules of origin into force as soon as possible... Quick Facts Canada…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 8 April 2015 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations — Regulations Amending Customs Tariff SOR/2015-70 27/03/15 Low-value Amounts Regulations - Financial Administration Act SOR/2015-68 25/03/15