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eManifest Review

The Internal Audit Division of CBSA has released a review of the eManifest process. The objective of this review was to determine the extent to which eManifest will meet the needs of end users; the adequacy of the project plan with respect to managing the project’s scope, schedule and resources; the…
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CBSA Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Update

CBSA has advised that at this time there is no published date for SWI implementation. However, current planning is that the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) will be available for submission in a test environment in December 2013. Future implementation dates for SWI are being discussed and we will…

[US CBP Notice:] Customers Required to Use Online System as of November 1

The following notice was posted by US CBP on 30 August 2013. It has to do with DTOPS - Decal / Transponder Online Procurement System. It’s a way for Commercial Vehicles, Private Aircraft, and Private Vessels (thirty feet and over) to purchase their Annual User Fee online. In an effort to improve…

CFIA food safety regulatory modernization - Web consultation

New and important legislation—the Safe Food for Canadians Act—has been passed. Now, the CFIA must review all existing regulations in order to bring the Act into force. CFIA is making progress on a number of key initiatives that will enable the Act to come into force, including inspection, regulatory…
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In Memoriam – Peter Sammut

The CSCB was saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Sammut, a long-time employee of Omnitrans Inc. Mr. Sammut passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford, ON. He leaves behind his wife Sheila, four children, and eight grandchildren. Cremation has taken…

Improvements to Foreign Trade Zones Helping Canadian Businesses Compete Globally

The following is excerpted from the 28 August 2013 news release by Finance Canada. The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance), has announced measures that will improve Canada’s marketing of its foreign trade zone (FTZ) programs to attract international investment and will reduce red…

Importation of ash (Fraxinus spp.) regulated articles from North Carolina, US

Effective October 1st, 2013, a Phytosanitary Certificate will be required for the importation of regulated ash commodities from North Carolina, US: 06.04.90.0046.44 - Foliage, branches - dried - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) - < 1.5 cm in diameter 44.01.22.0122.09 - Ash - wood chips 44.03.99.0151.08 - Ash -…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 07 was published to: i) remove a registration type for the following HS codes originating from the state of California. 07.04.90.3012 - Rapini (fresh or chilled) 07.04.90.3015 - Bok choy or other Asian cabbage (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement change to the following HS code. 07…

Canada and the U.S. Invite Public Views on Next Phase of Regulatory Cooperation

The following is excerpted from a 30 August 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. Harper Government and Obama Administration Invite Public Views on Next Phase of Regulatory Cooperation The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada…

Trans-Pacific Partnership Members Advance Negotiations in Brunei

The following is excerpted from a 30 August 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today marked the conclusion of the 19th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Bandar Seri…

2013 CSCB National Conference - Room block cut-off date - Sept 3!

Please note that September 3 is our cut-off date for our room-block at the Rimrock Resort Hotel. If you were planning on booking a room, please do so immediately to avoid disappointment. You can make your hotel reservations by calling 1-888-746-7625 (1-888-RIMROCK), and specifying that you are…
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Mainfreight Inc. - Membership Application

The CSCB has received an application for a (corporate) membership from Mainfreight Inc. The CSCB contact is Mr. Shayne Cannon, Customs Manager, who is also the licence holder for Mainfreight since August 2013 for the Toronto area. The contact information follows: Mainfreight Inc. 205A-3425 Harvester…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 01 was published to add the end use "Performance" to 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 01.06.19.2069.26 - Richardson ground squirrels 01.06.19.2069.27 - Douglas squirrels 01.06.19.2069.28 -…

Loonie lower, greenback higher amid better than expected U.S. growth

The following is excerpted from today’s article by the Globe and Mail. The Canadian dollar was lower Thursday as the American currency strengthened amid data showing stronger than expected economic growth in the second quarter. Also, commodity prices backed off as concerns about intervention in…