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The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-049). We are unable to process outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA.

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. There is no longer any delay in processing. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999. The National Import Service Centre (NISC) will…

Chapter 03 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes for the end uses "Food service" and "Retail Use" originating from; Vietnam, Turkey, Tunisia, Faroe Island, Brazil, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Indonesia, Honduras and for the end use "Further Processing for Human…

Members may be interested in the following index, published on 3 July 2013 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-07-03/html/index-eng.php

The following is excerpted from a 4 July 2013 release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$1,809 million during June to US$68,886 million. Details on the level and…

The following is excerpted from a survey by EDC. Conducted twice a year since 1999, the Trade Confidence Index (TCI) is a pulse check of Canadian exporters’ level of confidence and their projections around international trade opportunities in the next six months. It is a composite score based on…

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 to (613) 773-9999 or by email at nisc-cnsi…

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2013-27 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Russia (2013-04-19) The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday July 6, 2013 between 8:00PM & 12:00AM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS…

The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is a user friendly, searchable database of CFIA import requirements. Through a series of questions and answers the system leads users through the applicable regulations and policies to information on all CFIA import requirements for specific commodities…

The following is excerpted from a 2 July 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded participation at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Canada Post Ministerial Conference and ASEAN Regional Forum. On…

Order and reasons issued Monday, June 17, 2013 The Order and Statement of Reasons are available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/procedures/ap2m66a_e.asp

The following is excerpted from a 3 July 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise imports fell 3.2% and exports declined 1.6%. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world decreased from $951 million in April to $303 million in May. This release is available in its entirety at…

CCS designates are reminded that the second quiz for CCS designates is due this Thursday, July 4th at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to obtain ten points! The…

Brokers are advised that the correction period for JUNE 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends July 10, 2013, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit corrections…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is asking consumers and food industry stakeholders to express their opinions on three elements of the Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan, which aims to strengthen and modernize Canada's food safety system. The three elements are: - CFIA's compliance…

The following is a message from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Secretariat, for the Vice-President, Programs Branch. I am happy to announce that the Customs Controlled Areas (CCA) Regulations were published last Wednesday, June 19 in the Canada…

The following is excerpted from a 28 June 2013 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it will begin implementing Phase II of the Entry/Exit Initiative with the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on June 30, 2013, as outlined in the…

The following is excerpted from the 2 July 2013 edition of Canadian Transportation & Logistics. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun Phase I of a truck cargo pre-inspection pilot. The project, which got underway at the Pacific Highway crossing adjacent to Surrey, B.C. June 17, is a…