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Russia to restrict more meat imports

The following is excerpted from the 5 April 2013 article by the Canadian Press. Russia is set to impose new restrictions on its meat imports [this] week.. The guidelines… are expected to be related to concerns over the use of the feed additive ractopamine in Canadian livestock. Ractopamine is used…

CBP Reports Decline in Compliance, Supply Chain Security Measures

The following was reported in today’s STR Trade Report. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted its annual performance and accountability report, which indicates that fiscal year 2012 saw a decline in several measurements related to compliance and supply chain security programs. Details…

Hopes high for Canada-EU trade deal: official

The following is excerpted from the 10 April 2013 article by the Financial Post. The political will is high to conclude a free trade deal between Canada and the European Union, even if negotiations to resolve outstanding issues are taking longer than expected, the head of the economic and trade…

CCS Designate Quiz schedule for 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…

WTO cuts 2013 trade forecast, sees protectionist threat

The following is excerpted from today’s article by The Globe and Mail. The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for trade growth in 2013 on Wednesday, saying it feared protectionism was on the increase. It cut its forecast for global trade growth in 2013 to 3.3 percent from 4.5 percent and…

Sony says so-called iPod tax too hard to avoid

The following is excerpted from the 9 April 2013 article by CBC News. Canadian consumers could soon face higher prices on electronics like TVs and iPods because it's going to be all but impossible for importers to exempt the products from a controversial tariff, a major electronics maker warns…

GoC highlights measures to protect Canadians from counterfeit goods

The following is excerpted from the 9 April 2013 news release by Public Safety Canada. …Candice Bergen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, highlighted the Government's efforts to combat counterfeiting … The recently introduced Combating Counterfeit Products Act will give the…

Agriculture Minister Concludes Trade Mission to U.S.

The following is excerpted from the 9 April 2013 news release by Agriculture Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his trade mission to the United States where he advocated for measures that would bring the U.S. into full compliance with its WTO obligations on the mandatory Country-of…

CFIA Improved Food Inspection Model – Invitation to Comment

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is inviting final comments on its revised draft improved food inspection model. The model proposes a single approach to food inspection that would provide consistent and appropriate oversight across all regulated food commodities – either imported or…

Moroun company files suits to block New International Trade Crossing

The following is excerpted from today’s MLive Michigan. Two separate lawsuits filed quietly earlier this year by a state representative and the owner of a competing span seek to stop planning and construction of a new international bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. State Rep. Fred Durhal, D…

Minister Fast Outlines Canada’s Agenda for the Next WTO Director-General

The following is excerpted from the 8 April 2013 news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, .. issued the following statement outlining the agenda Canada would like to see pursued by the next director-general of the World…

CSCB and CBSA Joint Session on Valuation, Montreal

Valuation of imported goods and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As previously announced, Montreal will be the site of the first CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on valuation on April 30, 2013. Presenters and participants will…
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Licensing under the Imported Food Sector (IFS)

CSCB members may have recently seen publications that indicate CFIA is enforcing residency requirements under the requirements of the Imported Food Sector (IFS). The CSCB has followed up with CFIA for clarification, and have been advised of the following: ... is not correct when it states that…

Leaked documents detail auto industry solution for Canada-EU trade agreement

The following is excerpted from an 5 April 2013 article by the Canadian Press. Leaked European documents on the free-trade talks with Canada suggest the two sides have the bare bones for an agreement in the troublesome field of autos. The Canadian Press has obtained a European list of outstanding…