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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 20 was published to; i) add the following OGD extensions. 20.07.99.7220 - Purée or pulp (frozen) 20.07.99.7221.01 - Apple purée or pulp (other than apples sauce) 20.07.99.7221.99 - Other purées or pulps This created a requirement version to the following HS codes. 20.01.90.2046 - Other…

Makeup and pet food: Two of Canada's Hidden Export Success Stories

The report, Canada's Hidden Success Stories: Competing Globally, identifies five little-known products from the non-primary sector for which Canada is globally competitive and assesses the factors behind their success. To identify these products, five economic criteria were applied to more than 1…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 4 June 2014 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. SOR/2014-116 May 16, 2014 Health of Animals Act Health of Animals Regulations SOR/2014-127 May 20, 2014 Health of Animals Act Reportable Diseases Regulations SOR/2014-114 May 16, 2014 Seeds Act…

Canada posts surprise trade deficit as exports fall

Canada posted a surprise trade deficit of $638-million in April, driving home the central bank’s concerns over exports. Canadian exports tumbled by 1.8 per cent, Statistics Canada said Wednesday, while imports rose 1.4 per cent, leading to the shortfall that compared to a March surprlus of $766…

Detroit-Windsor bridge project clears final regulatory hurdle

A major Canada-U.S. infrastructure project has cleared its last regulatory hurdle with the granting of a permit for a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont. That permit from the U.S. Coast Guard was the last one required for a bridge in the busy corridor that handles one-third of all Canada-U…

Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2014

Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.8% while imports increased 1.4% in April. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $766 million in March to a deficit of $638 million in April. Exports declined to $42.8 billion, as prices decreased 1.0% and volumes 0.8%…

CFIA Message: Scheduled Network Maintenance

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday June 7, 2014 from 3:00AM until 7:00AM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available during the maintenance window: Automated Import Reference System…
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Transport Canada – Authorized Importer Program

Further to a message sent to members on May 16, 2014, the CSCB has been in touch with both CBSA and Transport Canada to determine next steps. CBSA have confirmed that the importer of the goods must be the party that “causes the goods to be exported” and it is this party that is indicated on the CBSA…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 02 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes originating from Mexico. NO VERSION CHANGE 02.01.10.5001 - Beef 02.01.20.5007 - Beef 02.01.30.5013 - Beef - fresh or chilled. 02.02.10.5026 - Beef 02.02.20.5032 - Beef 02.02.30.5038 - Beef - frozen. 02.06.10.5139 - Beef 02…
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eManifest Reminder – Multiple Cargo Control Numbers

Members are reminded that carriers using eManifest, and who have multiple bills of lading, must supply a separate Cargo Control Number (CCN) for each bill of lading. The importer/broker must present a separate PARS request for each CCN. The only exception is if goods have been consolidated outside…

CFIA - Proposed Foreign Food Safety Systems

The CFIA has asked for comment on the proposed Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition (FFSSR). Recognition under the FFSSR indicates that two countries' food safety control systems are comparable. Under CFIA's new framework for importing food, importers will require a licence. For importers not…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for all end uses except "Canadian horses returning to Canada" for the State of Texas, United States 01.01 - Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies Please check your version numbers…

CSCB/CBSA Joint Session on Origin - Register Today!

Determining the proper origin of imported goods and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. Vancouver will be the site of the first CSCB/CBSA joint seminar on origin, to be held on June 18th, 2014. Presenters and participants…

[US] Customs chief: CEEs could take larger role

U.S. Customs and Border Protection could eventually expand the role of its 10 Centers of Excellence and Expertise beyond revenue-related functions to include making decisions on how and when to release imported goods into U.S. commerce, Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said earlier this month. The…

Imagining a more ambitious Canada

The world has undergone enormous changes since Ottawa last conducted a foreign policy review nearly a decade ago: the rise of China and other emerging economies, the transformation of global energy markets, the Arab uprising and other “public square” protests, and the proliferation of digital…

Deal or no deal? EU-Canada trade deal falters at final hurdle

Canada and the European Union are struggling to finalize a multi-billion dollar trade pact six months after political leaders said it was sealed... ...the free trade deal, which could increase bilateral trade by a fifth to 26 billion euros ($35 billion) a year, has run into trouble over issues…

'Buy American' driving a truck through NAFTA’s loopholes

Buy American is back with a vengeance. And that’s not good for Canada. The U.S. Congress recently slapped so-called Buy American restrictions on billions of dollars’ worth of water and sewer projects. Now, the Obama administration is pushing a bill that would require 100-per-cent U.S. content in all…

Business Barometer: Small Biz Optimism Reaches Two-year High

The pace of optimism growth has continued in May. Small businesses are the most confident they have been in more than two years. Following a strong gain in April, May's Business Barometer® Index headed upward another 1.4 points to 67.1. On a scale between 0 and 100, an index above 50 means owners…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 31 May 2014 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Hot-rolled carbon steel plate - Finding Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate - Expiry review of finding Oil country tubular…
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Important Notice regarding Nominating Process Timeline

The CSCB Nominating Committee had intended to provide its first report to members by 30 May 2014. Unfortunately this was not possible. Following is the revised timeline for the balance of the Nominating process. The nominating committee will present to members its slate of candidates for the 5…