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Challenging the CCS Examination - Deadline 15 July!

July 12, 2013
Individuals with an interest in challenging the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) examination in September 2013 are reminded that applications, with payment of $400.00, must be received at the CSCB national office by 15 July 2013. The application to write the examination, and the accompanying…

Cycles Lambert Inc. v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-060

July 12, 2013
Decision issued Wednesday, July 10, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on March 5, 2013, pursuant to section 67 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 November 8, 2011, with respect to a…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

July 12, 2013
a) Chapter 05 was published to add the registration type "Official Inedible Meat Inspection Certificate" to the following HS codes originating from the United States. 05.11.99.1297.01 - Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1297.02 - Bovine (cattle) 05.11.99.1297.03 - Caprine (goat) 05.11.99.1297.04 - Equine (horse…

2013 National Conference – Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta

July 12, 2013
If you are planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 6 – 8, 2013, please note that the program will be starting at noon on Sunday October 6. It will be finished mid-afternoon on Tuesday October 8. We also strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations at the Rimrock…

Meat producers sue over U.S. labelling laws

July 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 10 July 2013 edition of CBC News. Eight American and Canadian meat and livestock groups have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over revised meat-labelling laws. They called the so-called country-of-origin labelling rules “capricious and…

Canada Welcomes Agreement to Export Canadian Eastern-Spruce Products to India

July 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 9 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, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz…
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Commercial Highway Examination Processes

July 11, 2013
As part of CBSA’s BCCC Examination Sub-committee, the CSCB has been asked to forward a questionnaire to members. Responses to this questionnaire will be used to gather feedback on commercial highway examination processes. Although similar to the questionnaire sent to members on May 8, some questions…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

July 10, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-023 J. Hains Customs Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal Consumer Products, Inc., LIV Outdoor…
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Guy Graveline Scholarship – deadline 16 July!

July 9, 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. Applications will be accepted until 16 July 2013! We encourage members to print the scholarship poster and post within the office to…

Scheduled maintenance to telecommunication service for CFIA

July 9, 2013
As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing telecommunication (i.e phone and fax) maintenance on Wednesday July 10, 2013 between 10:00 PM (EST) & 11:00 PM (EST). There may be a slight interruption of services. During this time clients…