Trade News

The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers is a proud sponsor of the African Women Trade and Investment Opportunities Conference which is being held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto from May 27-29. More than 110 delegates from 13 African countries have already registered, along with 13…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The following is an industry notice from CFIA from 8 May 2013. Amendments to the Fertilizer Regulations have removed regulatory requirements for efficacy and quality. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) no longer regulates the efficacy and quality of fertilizer products. This change enables…

Members may be interested in the following regulations, published on 8 May 2013 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - Order 2013-87-05-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-05-08/html/sor-dors66-eng.h… Food…