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Penalty waiver for August 5 2013

The CSCB has been advised that CBSA will proactively waive late accounting penalties resulting from the August 5, 2013 Civic Holiday. The penalties will be waived where a shipment was released in a province that did not observe the holiday, such as Quebec, and the importer’s or broker’s office of…

2013 National Conference - Room block almost full

If you haven't already registered for the 2013 CSCB National Annual Conference, take a look at this year's conference program. We are certain that you'll find it interesting. If you have booked accommodation but have not yet registered for the conference, please register with us as soon as possible…

Food Labelling Modernization

A reminder that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a consultation with consumer, industry and other stakeholders to identify ways to better respond to changing consumer expectations and industry needs related to labelling. Please provide us with your comments and suggestions…
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In Memoriam – William Heath

William Livesay Beverley Heath (Bill) died peacefully at home August 6 at the age of 84. Much loved husband of Josephine for 57 years; devoted father to his children Hilary (Bob d. and Don), Michael (Maureen), Jennifer (Steven) and Norman (Cathy); proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren; and brother…

Modernization of the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) Web Site

The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is a user friendly, searchable database of CFIA import requirements. Through a series of questions and answers the system leads users through the applicable regulations and policies to information on all CFIA import requirements for specific commodities…

Import ban on Apple iPads vetoed by U.S. trade rep

The following is excerpted from the 5 August 2013 article by CBC News. President Obama's trade representative has vetoed a ban on imports of some Apple iPads and older iPhones, dealing a setback to rival South Korean electronics company Samsung. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Saturday…

Trade deficit gets smaller as exports grow

The following is excerpted from the 6 August 2013 article by CBC News. Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $469 million in June, down from $781 million in May, as exports rose more than imports, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The deficit was lower than economists had been forecasting… Merchandise…

Government to Monitor Savings through New Tariff Relief for Canadian Consumers

The following is excerpted from today’s news release by the Department of Finance. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that following a competitive bidding process, the Government of Canada has contracted Nielsen to monitor the level of savings for Canadian consumers…

Guns, borders and cargo inspection

The following is excerpted from the 1 August 2013 edition of Materials Management & Distribution magazine. An armed RCMP officer will be present at all times during a Canada-US pilot project for pre-inspecting truck cargo, says a newly released bilateral agreement. The federal government says the…