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Designate Quiz schedule for 2013

March 12, 2013
CCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be available during 2013 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 April 18 May 9 Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 Quiz 3 September 26 October 17 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

March 12, 2013
a) Chapter 28 was published to remove the following OGD extension 28.39.90.7100 - Calcium Silicate b) Chapter 29 was published to add the end use "Other end uses" to the following OGD extensions 29.15.70.7103 - Stearic acid, for use as a food additive 29.15.70.7104 - Sodium stearate, for use as a…

Statement by Minister Ritz on the U.S. Country of Origin Labelling (COOL)

March 11, 2013
The following is an 8 March 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Please note, the "proposed regulatory changes" referred to in this release are available here. “Our Government is extremely disappointed with the proposed regulatory changes put forward by the United States today with…

Senators try again to raise minimum duty-free level

March 11, 2013
The following is from the 8 March 2013 edition of American Shipper. Individuals and companies would be spared from filing customs documents and paying import duties and fees for more of their shipments under a proposal by two U.S. senators that would raise the threshold for such requirements from…

Motor carriers miffed over delay in ACI eManifest program implementation

March 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 8 March 2013 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics. Canadian motor carriers who have made the investment and put forward the effort to be early-adopters of Canada Border Service Agency’s ACI eManifest program are not pleased by the agency’s announced…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

March 11, 2013
Members may be interested in the following, published on 9 March 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Customs Act. Appeal No.: AP-2012-017; Oceaneering Canada Limited v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency. Goods in Issue: Hydra Magnum…
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AMPS C274

March 11, 2013
Members have reported to the CSCB that they are seeing an increase in the number of penalties issued under C274. In the particular situation described to the CSCB, members are submitted release requests using the RMD option, however, it turns out that the goods have not yet arrived. This is…

Public Hearings, Appeals

March 8, 2013
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-03-07 AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-03-21 AP-2012-031 Curry's Art Stores Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-04-02 AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-04-09 AP-2012-036…

Trade deficit narrows to $237M

March 8, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 7 March 2013 edition of CBC News. Statistics Canada says the country's trade deficit with the rest of the world dropped to $237 million in January, down from $332 million in December. Exports rose to $39.1 billion, with crude oil and crude bitumen and unwrought…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

March 8, 2013
a) Chapter 1 was published to add a new miscellaneous code to the following OGD extensions. 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 New Miscellaneous codes; #909 - Permanent stay in Canada #910 - Temporary…

Appointment of the Associate Vice-President Programs Branch

March 7, 2013
The following is a message from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Vice-President, Programs Branch. We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Wex joined the CBSA as Associate Vice-President, Programs Branch, on February 25, 2013. Mr. Wex joins us from Public Safety Canada, where he held…

Canadian international merchandise trade, January 2013

March 7, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 7 March 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports rose 2.1% in January and imports increased 1.9%. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed from $332 million in December to $237 million in January. This release is available…

Minister Ritz promotes agricultural trade in Japan

March 7, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 7 March 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his fourth successful trade mission to Japan where he promoted world-class Canadian food and agriculture. "The Harper Government is focused on what matters to…

Canada a World-Class Partner for Energy, Jobs and the Environment

March 7, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 5 March 2013 news release by Natural Resources Canada. The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today delivered remarks hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs regarding the strong energy relationship that exists between Canada and…