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Submission of Advance Trade Data (ATD) by CSCB Members

July 16, 2013
With the implementation of eManifest, Advance Trade Data (ATD) must be submitted to CBSA, prior to the arrival of goods. This data must be received and validated by the CBSA prior to arrival, within the prescribed mode-specific time frames. The planned implementation data for providing ATD is July…

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, May 2013

July 16, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 16 July 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Manufacturing sales increased 0.7% to $48.6 billion in May, the second gain in five months. Sales were up in 11 of 21 industries, representing about 57% of the manufacturing sector. Sales of durable goods were up 1.3% while…
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Guy Graveline Scholarship – application deadline

July 16, 2013
This year’s two Guy Graveline Scholarships each worth $3,500 will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. The eligibility criteria and selection process are detailed in the application package in English and in French. The deadline to apply…

Carnet Webinar

July 15, 2013
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a webinar on September 11th, on the subject of Carnets. Members who are interested in participating in this webinar are asked to send an email request to [email protected]

Border Alert - Prescott

July 15, 2013
Normal operations resume at Prescott port of entry The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to report normal operations have now resumed at the Prescott port of entry, which recently experienced a service disruption.

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 20 July

July 15, 2013
As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday July 20, 2013 between 8:00PM & 12:00AM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS…

Border Alert - Prescott

July 15, 2013
Prescott port of entry is experiencing a service disruption At this time the Prescott port of entry is experiencing a service disruption and border users may encounter delays. Until further notice, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) encourages you to consider the following alternate ports of…

New ACE Functionalities Slated for Deployment This Fall

July 15, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 July 2013 publication by Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. U.S. Customs and Border Protection states in its most recently monthly update on the development of the Automated Commercial Environment that progress on several ACE initiatives is expected…

Cabinet Shuffle

July 15, 2013
Members may be interested in the following cabinet changes announced this morning. Steven Blaney was named Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, replacing Vic Toews. http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/bio.asp?id=95 Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, will remain in that position. http:/…

Request for the Removal of the Customs Duties on Corrosion Resistant Coating

July 15, 2013
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on a corrosion resistant coating specifically formulated for use in the manufacture of mirrors. This coating is classified under tariff item No. 3208.90.90, as a paint or varnish based on synthetic…

CBSA Message: Urgent update - Maintenance Outage this weekend

July 12, 2013
The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-050) CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by…
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Single Window Initiative (SWI)

July 12, 2013
The CSCB, as part of CBSA’s BCCC OGD Subcommittee, recently participated on two webinars regarding the Single Window Initiative (SWI). The first webinar was specific to Health Canada requirements and the second to Transport Canada. Click to see the presentations. Other webinars will follow, as…

U.S. Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano resigning

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2013 edition of CBC News. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning department through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning. Napolitano, just the third person to lead the 10-year-old Homeland Security…

Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations Continue to Advance

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 12 July 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the third round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan…

U.S. eyes high-tech security boost at Canadian border

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 12 Julyy 2013 edition of CBC News. A U.S. senator says a low-cost, high-tech cable sensor system could be planted along the Canada-U.S. border to boost security without impeding business. Montana Democrat Senator Jon Tester, who will chair a special field meeting…