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Canada and EU down to final issues in trade talks

The following is excerpted from the 31 May 2013 edition of CBC News. Canadian negotiators working on the Canada-EU Trade Agreement have been told they are staying in Brussels until the deal is done. Sources familiar with the negotiations say the two sides are very close and only a few details remain…

Register NOW - June 20th - RCC Stakeholder Dialogue Session

The following is excerpted from a 31 May 2013 news item by Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is organizing a broad stakeholder session in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 2013. This session will provide an opportunity to engage directly with Canadian…

Canadian economic accounts, first quarter 2013 and March 2013

The following is excerpted from a 31 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 0.6% in the first quarter, the fastest pace in six quarters, bolstered by a 1.5% increase in exports. On a monthly basis, real GDP by industry grew 0.2% in March. Exports were the…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-06-04 AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing 2013-06-11 AP-2012-043 Global Hydraulic Solutions Inc. Customs Act File Hearing 2013-07-04 AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013…

Automation of Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST)

All importers and brokers of US meat: In April 2011, the CFIA implemented an automated web tool, known as the Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool, or ASISST, to aid the import community in identifying the inspection status of shipments containing US meat. As a result, the 1-877-682-5191…

A Note to Women of the CSCB from Carol West, CSCB President

I have been invited to speak at an upcoming conference of the World Customs Organization on Women in Leadership. The general subject of my presentation is equality as a driving force in improved organizational performance. As you’d probably expect, I have some views about this subject but I am also…

Small business confidence edges down in May

The following report was produced by Ted Mallett, Vice-President & Chief Economist at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Canadian small business optimism remains cool this spring. CFIB’s Business Barometer ® Index shaved a third of a point in May and now stands at 62.1, versus 62.4 in…

NAFTA Freight Flows Up in March but Down from Previous Year

The following is excerpted from today’s article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. Freight flows between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners were up in March after a small drop in February, according to statistics released May 29 by the [US] Department of Transportation… U.S.-Canada trade totaled $54.3…

Canada Further Tightens Sanctions on Iran

The following is excerpted from DFAIT news release on 29 May 2013. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird issued the following statement: “Canada’s grave and sincere concern over Iran’s nuclear program again compels us to act decisively… “The absence of progress with both the P5+1 [the five permanent…
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Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Meeting Summary

A CSCB summary of the 15-16 May 2013 meeting of the Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) is now available on the CSCB website. To access the summary, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy" or…

Machinery an Export Powerhouse

The following is excerpted from a 30 May 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of EDC. Mention Canada to an international crowd, and immediately they think commodities. Far less is known about our prowess in higher value-added goods and services. Machinery and equipment is one of the lesser-known and…

Second CCS Quiz for 2013 available on 13 June!

The second quiz for CCS designates starts on 13 June. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is free of charge. Available Due Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 Quiz 3 September 26 October 17 Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this…
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Become a CSCB Director!

Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB. This is the beginning of that process. Five positions will be available for a two-year term, 2013-2015. Interested individuals are…