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CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 19 May

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance/upgrades on Sunday May 19, 2013, between 02:00 AM & 06:00 AM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available for a short period, which may result in a…

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, March 2013

The following is excerpted from a 15 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Manufacturing sales edged down 0.3% to $49.5 billion in March, the third decline in four months. The decline largely reflects lower sales in the petroleum and coal product, and chemical manufacturing industries. Excluding…

Know before you go to simplify your border crossings this summer

The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2013 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to simplify your return to Canada this summer. The Victoria Day long weekend traditionally marks the beginning of heavier traffic volumes at the Southern Ontario border crossings…

Transport Canada Form 1

Transport Canada had advised in late 2011 of a new Form 1 that includes some minor changes. However, due to an inventory surplus of these forms at some CBSA ports, the new form is just now starting to appear. Until the old stock is depleted, either form can be used. 2017 Update - please refer to the…

Chief Mountain port of entry opens for the season

The following is a 14 May 2013 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce that the Chief Mountain port of entry is re-opening for the season, beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Chief Mountain is located along Highway 6 in Alberta. Last season, approximately…

BalanceCo v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-036

Decision and reasons issued Friday, May 3, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on April 9, 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 July 19, 2012, with respect to a…

Canada and the United States report progress on the Entry/Exit Initiative

The following is excerpted from a 13 May 2013 news release by CBSA. Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a joint report on the findings of Phase I of the Entry/Exit Initiative. The report demonstrates progress in…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 03 was published to modify the import instructions for the following HS codes from all origins, with the miscellaneous code, eviscerated, for the following end uses "Food service" and "Retail Use". 03.02.53.7077.85 - Pollachius virens - TSN 164727 - Pollock (fresh or chilled) This created…

CBP to Pursue Upgraded Inspection and Other Systems Along Northern Border

The following is excerpted from the 10 May 2013 article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg LLP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined the approach it will mostly likely take over the next five to seven years to enhance its response to emergent border security threats along the U.S.-Canada…

[US] Importers to Feel Bite of New Food Policy

The following is excerpted from the 10 May 2013 article by the Journal of Commerce. Food importers might want to brace themselves: They need to get ready to plow through thousands of pages of new regulations, help foreign suppliers prepare facilities and operations for new rules, make sure they aren…

Canada-EU trade talks hung up on beef market access issue

The following is excerpted from the 10 May 2013 article by CBC News. The Canada-European Union free trade talks are nearing an end with agriculture issues the last major stumbling block to an agreement both sides say will boost economic growth, the EU ambassador Matthias Brinkmann said Thursday. In…

CSCB Ontario/Toronto Joint Regional Conference - June 6-7 - Register Today!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Ontario & Toronto Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for Ontario’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place June 6-7 at the Fallsview Casino…

CSCB BC Regional Conference - May 30 - Register Today!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB British Columbia Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for British Columbia’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 30 at the Westin Wall…

CSCB Prairie Regional Conference - May 29 - Register Today!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for the Prairie Region’s " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 29 at the Four Points…

CSCB Atlantic Regional Conference - May 25 - Register Today!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for Atlantic region's " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 25 at the Casino New-Brunswick…

CSCB Québec Regional Conference - This Thursday - Don't Miss it!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for Quebec's " customs experts ". This year’s event will take place May 16 at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel…