Trade News

The following has been updated and is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D3-4-2, Highway Cargo – Import Movements http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html

The following is excerpted from a 17 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in the 12 months to April, following a 1.0% increase in March. Declining gasoline prices were largely responsible for the 0.6 percentage point difference in the 12-month change in the…

This issue includes analysis of the unconventional monetary policies recently implemented by central banks, and also presents Bank research in two areas - the migration of labour between economic regions in Canada, and the asset-allocation and funding decisions for Canada’s foreign exchange reserves…

The following is excerpted from a 17 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales advanced by 0.3% in March to $49.1 billion. The increase was mainly due to higher sales in the motor vehicle industry. Since May 2012, wholesale sales have been relatively flat. In volume terms, wholesale…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: BSF329-4, Application to Transact Marine Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-4-eng…

Monday, May 20 is a statutory holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: [email protected] or by…

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2013-28 Beef Grading Directive (2013-05-15) MHD 2013-14 Chapter 3 – Section 3.10 (2013-05-15) The PDF version of directives should be used for…

The following is excerpted from a 16 May 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. International trade will be a key growth driver for the Canadian economy this year and next. However, the distribution of export growth in Canada's provinces is anything but even. Some are leading…

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act AP-2012-025 Regal Ideas Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal…

The Import Control Division will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday from Friday May 17, 2013 at 4:00 PM until Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM (EST). If you require assistance please contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) at: 1-289-247-4099 /1-800-835-4486 We regret the inconvenience…

The following is a message from CBSA (EDI13-035). The Electronic Commerce Unit's office will be closed on Monday, May 20th, 2013 due to the statutory holiday. The following are the accounting procedures for the statutory holiday: entries confirmed from Saturday, May 18th to Tuesday, May 21st, 2013…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…