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Proposed U.S. Border Inspection Fee Increases

July 4, 2014
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, issued the following statement [on June 30, 2014]: “I am concerned that proposed increases to fees by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) would impose disproportionate costs on…

Beef and Veal TRQ: Administration of MFN Permits

July 4, 2014
The purpose of this message is to provide greater clarity regarding FATDC's practice for the administration of section 13.7 of Notice to Importers No. 846, and for issuing import permits under the beef and veal TRQ when quantities become available under the MFN reserve as a result of permit…

Sugar-Containing Products Export Quota

July 4, 2014
Due to exceptional circumstances, a portion of the sugar-containing products (SCP) export quota to the United States is now available for utilization by Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis until the available quantity is fully used or September 30, 2014, whichever occurs first. As…

Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2014

July 4, 2014
Canada's merchandise exports advanced 3.5% and imports grew 1.6% in May. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed from $961 million in April to $152 million in May. Exports increased to $44.2 billion, the second highest value on record, led by motor vehicles and parts. Overall…

CFIA Processing Times

July 3, 2014
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)'s National Import Service Centre (NISC) has re-established normal processing levels for import release requests. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your cooperation.

CBSA Message (TCC014-001) - Electronic Commerce Unit - Message to Clients

July 3, 2014
With the summer of 2014 upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to touch base with all of our external clients on a few items of business: As we all prepare to take much needed summer holidays, please remember to ensure that the 24-hour emergency contacts that the CBSA has on record for your…

TPP nations meet in Ottawa

July 3, 2014
Officials from the 12 countries involved in a Pacific free trade initiative will seek to advance their stalled talks during a meeting in Ottawa starting Thursday... While advocates of the Trans-Pacific Partnership are calling for drastic progress at the 10-day gathering, negotiation sources say a…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

July 3, 2014
Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 2 July 2014 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. SOR/2014-156 June 13, 2014 Customs Tariff Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2014–1 SOR/2014-168 June 19, 2014 Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Domestic Substances…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

July 3, 2014
Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 28 June 2014 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain concrete reinforcing bar — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Concrete reinforcing bar — Commencement of…

Business Barometer: Small biz confidence drops sharply in June

July 3, 2014
Small business optimism fell back sharply in June, erasing the gains we had seen since March. The Business Barometer® Index ends the month at 63.5, almost three-and-a-half points below its May level--which had (briefly) been a two-year high. On a scale between 0 and 100, an index above 50 means…
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CSCB Board of Directors and Guy Graveline Scholarships- deadline July 16!

July 3, 2014
The CSCB is pleased to announce that, once again this year, two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. Each of the scholarships is worth $3,500 and will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. The…

CFIA Message - DDS Processing Delays

July 3, 2014
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in the processing of import release requests. Please note there may be a delay (4 hours) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613…

CFIA Notice to Industry - Pig Identification Mandatory on July 1, 2014

July 3, 2014
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding stakeholders that the national pig traceability system came into force on July 1, 2014. Effective July 1, 2014, all pig farmers and pig custodians (auction markets, transporters, breeders etc.) must properly identify, keep records and report…

Beef and Veal TRQ: Quantities available for reallocation this week

July 2, 2014
For the week of July 2 to July 8, 2014, the amount of TRQ available for re-allocation is: 76,856 kg. The FATDC department will accept applications for the available quota on a first come first served basis starting at 1:00 p.m. eastern standard time on July 2, 2014, and until 4:00 p.m. on the same…

Second CCS Designate Quiz of 2014 due this Thursday!

July 2, 2014
CCS designates are reminded that the second quiz for CCS designates is due this Thursday, July 3rd at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. To access the quiz, you must log into your CSCB account…