Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 25 March 2013 edition of The Globe and Mail. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canada is nearing an elusive free-trade agreement with South Korea, but some Canadian exporters warn they are years behind other countries that already have deals with the Asian…

The following is excerpted from the 26 March 2013 edition of Canadian Transportation & Logistics. Trade using surface transportation modes between Canada, the US and Mexico increased by 6.2% in 2012 compared to 2011, valued at $960 billion in 2012, according to the Bureau of Transportation…

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-022). We are currently experiencing a 60 minute delay in processing all outbound EDI messages.

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Members may be interested in the following, published on 23 March 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canada Border Services Agency, Special Import Measures Act Certain unitized wall modules — Decision 2. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low…

The following is excerpted from the 25 March 2013 edition of CBC News. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, in Hong Kong to tout Canada's economic record and promote it as a valuable trade partner, said Monday there has been zero reaction to a budget measure that will increase import tariffs for countries…

This notice announces a regulatory amendment proposed by the Canada Border Services Agency to remove the licence fees charged under the Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations. It is further proposed that this regulatory amendment come into force on April 1, 2013, on the condition that the Governor in…

This customs notice announces regulatory amendments and a new regulation proposed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in support of the implementation of the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA). It is further proposed that these regulatory amendments and new regulations come into…

a) Chapter 1 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use "Show or exhibition" 01.06.19.2083.02 - Commercial dogs - less than eight months of age b) Chapter 15 was published to; i) remove the following OGD extension. 15.06.00.5902 - Krill oil ii) add the…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-021). The following is a message for all CADEX and CUSDEC clients. In accordance with the Federal Budget of March 21, 2013, effective immediately, the excise duty rates on manufactured tobacco associated with the following HS codes are changing: 2403.11.00…

The following is excerpted from a 21 March 2013 news release by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced that it has submitted to the Federal Register a rule that will automate Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record to streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting…

The following is excerpted from a 21 March 2013 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today unveiled the next phase of the Harper Government’s plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity, Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013. While the…

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-065 Proctor Silex Canada Customs Act AP-2012-010 Powers Industries Limited Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-013 G. Thériault Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act AP…

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, released The Fiscal Monitor for January 2013. Highlights January 2013: budgetary deficit of $0.4 billion There was a budgetary deficit of $0.4 billion in January 2013, compared to a surplus of $1.9 billion in January 2012. Revenues decreased by $0.8…

Members may be interested in some of the updated forms that CRA has made available on their website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu/NEW-e.html

The following is excerpted from the 21 March 2013 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's Conservative government pledged on Thursday to close tax loopholes and curb spending to erase its budget deficit in time for the 2015 election, even as it committed funds to infrastructure, manufacturing and job…

a) Chapter 1 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use "Show or exhibition" 01.06.19.2083.01 - Commercial dogs - eight months of age or older 01.06.19.2083.02 - Commercial dogs - less than eight months of age b) Chapter 16 was published to add the end…

The following message is from Health Canada. In June 2011 Health Canada released the Guidance on Mandatory Incident Reporting under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Section 14 Duties in the Event of an Incident. Since this time Health Canada has continued to receive feedback on these…