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Softwood Lumber quota for May 2013

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for MAY 2013 exceeds US$355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of MAY 2013. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any given month…

Canadian and U.S. Officials Discuss “Beyond the Border” Initiative

The following is excerpted from a 10 May 2013 news release by Canada's Economic Action Plan. On Wednesday, May 8, the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Executive Steering Committee (ESC) met in Washington, D.C. to discuss progress to date and the way forward for implementing the December 2011 Beyond the…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-05-14 AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal Consumer Products, Inc., LIV Outdoor (International) Inc. and Maine Ornamental, LLC Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing 2013-05-16 AP-2012-044 McLean Contracting Special Import…

CBSA Message: Office 892 (Beaver Creek, Yukon)

The following is a message from CBSA (EDI13-034). This is to advise that effective May 14, 2013 EDI release requests can be transmitted for clearances at office 892, Beaver Creek, Yukon. Paper release requests will still be accepted for up to six months. Beginning November 14, 2013 only EDI requests…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 04 was published to add the following OGD extension. 04.07.29.0277 - Turkey eggs This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 04.07.29 - Other fresh eggs: Other 04.07.90 - Other Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions…

Canada adds 12,500 jobs in April rebound

The following is excerpted from the 10 May 2013 article by CBC News. Canada’s economy added a modest 12,500 jobs in April, as more Canadians entered full-time work, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. The national unemployment rate held steady at 7.2 per cent. Economists had…

Border fee for Canadians banned by U.S. senators

The following is excerpted from the 10 May 2013 article by CBC News. The U.S. won't be introducing border crossing fees at land ports of entry. The Department of Homeland Security had wanted U.S. Congress to authorize the study of a fee that could be collected from everyone entering the U.S. at land…

CFIA - DDS Processing Delays Resolved

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Import Service Centre (ISC) will continue to process requests. We regret the inconvenience and…

CFIA - DDS Processing Delays

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is experiencing delays. Please note there may be a delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests by email to [email protected]. The…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 03 was published to: i) modify the import instructions for the following HS codes from the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, with the end use of "Culture" 03.01.91 - Other live fish: Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aquabonita…

CSCB Ontario/Toronto Joint Regional Conference - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Next Thursday - Register Today!

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…

Canada loses WTO appeal over Ontario's green energy program

The following is excerpted from the 6 May 2013 article by CBC News. The World Trade Organization's appeal body has upheld complaints from the EU and Japan that Ontario's program to promote green energy use violates international trade rules. The WTO's appellate body confirmed the Ontario program to…

Canada Expands Export Opportunities for Sheep and Goat Genetics to Turkey

The following is excerpted from the 7 May 2013 news release by Agriculture Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced that Turkey has approved imports of sheep and goat genetics from Canada… Total Canadian exports of animal genetics (semen and embryos) reached $103.6 million in 2012…