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Correction Period for October Softwood Lumber Permits

November 7, 2013
Brokers are advised that the correction period for OCTOBER 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends November 12, 2013, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - Remembrance Day 2013

November 7, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013 is a statutory holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: [email protected]…

What you should know about digital currency

November 7, 2013
What is digital currency? Digital currency is virtual money that can be used to buy and sell goods or services on the Internet. Bitcoins are an example of digital currency. Bitcoins are not controlled by central banks or any country, and can be traded anonymously. Bitcoins can be bought and sold in…

CBSA CSA Offshore Proposal

November 7, 2013
CBSA has tabled a proposal for a CSA (Customs Self Assessment) offshore option. In order to determine whether or not to move this proposal forward, CBSA has asked that quantitative information be provided. As a result, the BCCC Trusted Trade sub-committee has created a short survey, the results of…

2014 CBP Trade Symposium

November 7, 2013
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proud to announce that the East Coast Trade Symposium is scheduled for March 6 – 7, 2014 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Further information regarding symposium details and online registration will be available soon.

Public Hearings, Appeals

November 7, 2013
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-11-07 AP-2012-052 Cross Country Parts Distribution Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-11-12 AP-2013-015 Xerox Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-11-14 AP-2013-017 Double J Fashion Group Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-11-19…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

November 7, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-065 R. Atkinson Customs Act AP-2012-066 Wolseley Canada Inc. Customs Act AP…

Export Outlook: A Provincial Perspective

November 7, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 7 November 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. All eyes are on international trade as we head into 2014. If we as a country are going to chalk up decent growth numbers, external activity is going to have to punch above its weight…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance/Upgrades, 7 November

November 6, 2013
As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance/upgrades on Thursday November 7, 2013 between 6:00am and 7:00am (EST). Consequently, the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system will not be available for a short period, which…
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BCCC eManifest Sub-committee Issue Sheets

November 6, 2013
The BCCC eManifest sub-committee page has been updated to include the various issue sheets that have been presented to CBSA by sub-committee members. Although all are interesting, members may want to pay particular attention to numbers 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 25. If you would like further information…

CFIA Enhanced Inspection List - Vietnam

November 6, 2013
Effective immediately, the existing Enhanced Inspection List for all farmed fish and fish products imported from Vietnam into Canada will be discontinued. As it is no longer needed, CFIA and Vietnam's National Fisheries Quality Assurance and Veterinary Directorate of the Vietnam Ministry of…

J. Hains vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-023

November 6, 2013
Decision and reasons issued Friday, October 25, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on July 9, 2013, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated July 10 2012, with…
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CSCB Director Rick Woods Wins Two CATIE Awards – Congratulations!

November 5, 2013
At this year’s IE Canada National Conference, CATIE awards were celebrated for the fifth year. A CEO of JORI International, a long standing member of the CSCB and a member of the CSCB Board of Directors, Mr. Rick Woods, has been recognized in two of four categories, for Best Practices in Trade…

U.S. aligns beef rules with OIE's BSE standards

November 5, 2013
The U.S. government on Friday issued new import rules for cattle and beef that will comply with international standards for the prevention of BSE, saying the step could ultimately boost U.S. beef exports. The European Union said the U.S. move would bring a welcome re-opening of a market closed to…

Minister Fast Signs Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement

November 5, 2013
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and José Adonis Lavaire, Minister of Industry and Commerce for Honduras, today signed the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement. Parallel agreements on labour cooperation and environmental cooperation were also signed ... In addition to the…