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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…

CN Railway, Unifor reach tentative agreement

A lockout of about 4,800 Canadian National Railway workers was avoided late Monday when the company and Unifor reached a tentative contract settlement. The agreement was reached less than an hour after the railway's 11 p.m. ET deadline to lock out mechanical, intermodal and clerical workers…
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Nominate a CBSA Star of 2014

Every year, the CSCB CBSA Stars Program recognizes Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff across the country for doing their job with knowledge and goodwill and making a positive difference to the trade community every day. In the last two years of the program, CSCB members responded…

CCS Designate Quiz schedule for 2015

CCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2015 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 19 April 9 Quiz 2 June 11 July 2 Quiz 3 October 8 October 29 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 24 February

a) Chapter 01 was published to add the following OGD extension. 01.06.19.2069.62 - Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 01.06.19.2069.23 - Red squirrels 01.06.19.2069.24 - Grey squirrels 01.06.19.2069.25 - Flying squirrels 01.06.19.2069…