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A New Cycle

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. Canada seems to be losing some of its recent gleam. Post-crisis, we received accolades for our financial stability, fiscal prudence, rich resource base and resilient domestic demand. Now, our…

Global Export Forecast

The Fall 2013 edition of the Global Export Forecast is now available. The Global Export Forecast identifies the major forces acting on the world economy and their implications for Canadian exporters. It describes which foreign markets will offer the best opportunities for Canadian exporters for the…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act AP-2012-023 J. Hains 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-2012-069 M…

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-035

Order issued Tuesday, October 29, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal filed by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited on September 10, 2012, pursuant to section 59 of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF a request made by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited on April 9…

CBSA Message: Time Change

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-079). In order to complete the time change from Eastern Daylight Time to Standard Time, all EDI applications will be unavailable for 120 minutes on Sunday, November 03 from 1:30 (Eastern Daylight Time) to 2:30 (Eastern Standard Time). This includes: all…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 01 was published to remove the end use "Rescued dogs destined for Animal Welfare Organization" from the following HS code. 01.06.19.2083.01 Commercial dogs - eight months of age or older. 01.06.19.2083.02 Commercial dogs - less than eight months of age. b) Chapter 03 was published to add…

CN reaches tentative labour contract settlements with union in Canada

CN announced today that it has reached tentative collective agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Conductors, Trainpersons and Yardpersons (TCRC-CTY). The TCRC-CTY represents approximately 3,000 CN train conductors, trainpersons, yardpersons and traffic coordinators on CN’s network…

Business Barometer: Small business optimism fairly steady in October

After a rough spring, small business optimism has trended into more positive territory so far this fall. CFIB's October Business Barometer® Index gained a half point to 65.0 from September's reading, but it generally remains in line with the average value from the past four months. On a scale…

Niagara Falls Bridge Toll Rate Change Effect November 1, 2013

The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) has announced a series of toll rate changes for passenger and commercial vehicles at the Rainbow, Whirlpool-Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston Bridge spans, effective November 1, 2013. This change represents a $.25 toll increase for cars and toll increases for…
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BCCC Sub-committee Updates

The following BCCC sub-committee pages have been updated with technical documents and meeting minutes, and are available on the CSCB members site: BCCC Export Sub-committee BCCC eManifest Sub-committee BCCC Other Government Departments (OGD) Sub-committee To access, please go to our website at www…
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In memoriam - John Milne

John Milne, one of the founding partners of Milne and Craighead, passed away in a Victoria B.C. hospital on October 8th. At his request, a service was not held. A celebration of life to be held on Vancouver Island in Victoria is being planned by family. The CSCB extends its sympathies to Mr. Milne’s…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 05 was published to; i) add the following OGD extensions. 05.10.00.1286.11 - Canine and Feline (Dogs and Cats). 05.10.00.1286.12 - Bee venom 05.11.99.1301.10 - Canine and Feline (Dogs and Cats). This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 05.11.99.1297.09 -…

CSCB/CBSA Joint Seminar on Valuation in Toronto

Valuation of imported goods and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As previously announced, Toronto will be the site of the second CSCB/CBSA joint seminar on valuation on December 4, 2013. Presenters include, from CBSA…

PM tables technical summary of Canada-EU trade deal

Prime Minister Stephen Harper tabled the Canada-Europe Trade Agreement Summary of the Negotiated Outcomes in the House of Commons... The 30-page document, entitled Technical Summary of the Negotiated Outcomes: The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, provides an outline of the…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 03 was published to; i) add new OGD extensions. 03.02.89.7888.50 - Sargocentron rubrum - TSN 622121 – Squirrelfish / soldier fish (fresh or chilled) 03.03.89.7888.50 - Sargocentron rubrum - TSN 622121 – Squirrelfish / soldier fish (frozen ) ii) modify the import conditions for the…

Quebec Invests $82 Million to Boost Exports

Quebec will spend $82 million by 2017 to help companies export their products to the rest of Canada, the U.S. and the world, International Relations Minister Jean-François Lisée said Monday... Under the five-year plan, $60 million will be managed through the government’s Export Quebec agency to help…

Canadian Exports to Gain 5.3 Per Cent

Canada’s exports of goods and services are poised for a 5.3-per-cent gain in 2014, paced by a cheaper dollar and higher shipments of lumber, aircraft and machinery, according to a new Export Development Canada survey. However, the federal export lender is downgrading its expectations for this year…

Former B.C. Cabinet Minister Named Asia Trade Commissioner

A former cabinet minister...Ben Stewart, who until July was MLA for Westside-Kelowna, has been named B.C.'s new Trade and Investment Commissioner to Asia. Premier Clark says Stewart's new position will see him act as B.C.'s on-the-ground representative in the region, meeting with government and…