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CFIA AIRS Updates, 3 March

Chapter 30 was published to modify the import instructions for the following OGD extension: 30.02.90.1100.01 - Pure Culture This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes: 30.02.90.1069 - Animal pathogen level 2 bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi- in animal product or by…

Canadian beef restricted by China over BSE case

China has joined Taiwan, Korea, Peru and Belarus in restricting imports of Canadian beef products because of concern over a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) found in Alberta. The Alberta case of BSE — better known as mad cow disease — was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection…

D2-5-12, Telephone Reporting for General Aviation and Marine Pleasure Craft

This memorandum outlines the telephone reporting procedures that general aviation and marine pleasure craft operators use to report to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) when entering Canada. This memorandum is a combination and update of former information contained in memoranda D2-5-10 and…

Save this date - 2015 CSCB National Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia!

Members will be very excited to learn that the CSCB is heading west, far west for this year’s national conference. The 2015 National Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place from Saturday, September 19 through Monday, September 21 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre…

Canada-U.S. relations have never been cooler, says longtime diplomat

The elder statesman among all former Canadian ambassadors to the United States says he’s never seen the relationship between the two governments quite this cool. When it comes to Canada-U.S. relations, Allan Gotlieb has a unique vantage point. It’s not just that his tenure in Washington goes farther…

Business Barometer: Smallbiz confidence cools in February

Small business optimism chilled noticeably in February. CFIB's Business Barometer® Index dropped more than four points to 59.1—the lowest level we've seen since mid-2009. Weak energy prices continued to deflate business optimism in Alberta (48.2), Saskatchewan (53.0) and Newfoundland and Labrador…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 28 February 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal - Notice No. HA-2014-025 Expiry review of orders - Refined sugar Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Waiver of…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 2 March

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from "CBSA Inspection" to "Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" for the following HS codes with the end uses "In transit through Canada" and "Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution" originating from all states…
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Receiver General Cheques – Update (2)

Further to our message to members on February 20th regarding the publication of a Customs Notice that will explain details of the short-term solution on how to reconcile refund cheques that include more than one transaction, CBSA has advised that there will be delay. CBSA expects this Customs Notice…
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La version française d'ITO 4 est maintenant disponible

Le numéro 4 du Bulletin d’information technique et opérationnelle (ITO 4) pour 2015 est maintenant disponible au site Web de la SCCD, à l’adresse suivante : http://bit.ly/1wuoEwj The fourth Technical Operational Information newsletter of 2015 (TOI 4) is now available in French on the CSCB website at…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 1 March

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website (www.inspection.gc.ca) will be undergoing maintenance on Sunday March 1, 2015 from 8:30AM until 9:00AM (EST). If you require assistance or have any questions please contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) at 1-800…

D2-5-1 - Charter Access to Airports

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency guidelines and conditions under which airlines or owners of commercial aircraft may operate international charter service, including transborder service for remuneration or hire into authorized airports of entry. This memorandum has been…

D2-5-5 - Progressive Clearance at Airports

This memorandum outlines the guidelines for obtaining Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) authorization for international progressive flight clearance, and contains information relating to the movement of persons on progressive flights. This memorandum has been updated as a result of a technical…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 25 February 2015 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Special Import Measures Regulations - Regulations Amending Special Import Measures Act SOR/2015-27 06/02/15 Special Import Measures Regulations - Regulations Amending Special Import…

Trade unlikely to be seriously affected by [U.S.] DHS shutdown

A looming shutdown of the [U.S.] Department of Homeland Security could put U.S. international trade, not just national security, at risk, President Obama warned Monday, though in reality trade at ports of entry will not be delayed even in the event of a DHS shutdown. What began as a debate over…

Canadian beef banned in Peru, Taiwan and Belarus over mad cow case

More countries have put temporary restrictions on Canadian beef products after a confirmed case of mad cow disease in one beef cow in Alberta earlier this month. The three countries are Peru, Belarus and Taiwan, while Indonesia placed temporary restrictions on some non-edible meat products…