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Canada-Jordan trade agreement coming into force October 1

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today [Sept 21] announced that the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 1, 2012, the latest example of the Canadian government opening new markets and creating new…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 06 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse entry" for the state of Kansas for the following HS codes. 06.02.10.0011.65 - Ash - Unrooted plants (Other Fraxinus spp.) 06.02.10.0021.68 - European ash - Unrooted plants (Fraxinus excelsior) 06.02…
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ISPM No. 15 - Wood Packaging Shipped Between Canada and the United States

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised the following, regarding the implementation date for measures found in ISPM 15 to affect wood packaging material shipped between Canada and the United States. Canada and the United States continue to work on implementing the International Standard for…

Canadian growth unfolding as forecast: Flaherty

The following is from the 20 September 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's economic growth is moderate but unfolding as forecast in the federal budget, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Thursday, adding that he would be flexible if the economy was hit with a shock from abroad. "Right now we…

Appeals, Decisions Pending

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-046 Igloo Viksi Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-002 Frito-Lay Canada, Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-057 AP-2011-058 Marmen Énergie and Marmen Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-055 Monterra Lumber…

Third CCS Quiz for 2012 available on 27 September!

The third quiz for CCS designates will be available between 27 September and 18 October. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to obtain ten points!

Invitation to a CFIA Information Session in Western Canada

There is still room available for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) information session being held on September 26, 2012. This day will be dedicated to providing information on various CFIA programs, and will also give you an opportunity to provide feedback. Additional information is…
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BCCC June Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the BCCC meeting held in June 2012 are now available on the BCCC page in the Advocacy Section of the CSCB members site. A CSCB summary of that meeting is also available. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 06 was published to remove the following miscellaneous code "Without soil, or in peat, perlite or vermiculite" from the following HS code from the United States: 06.02.20.0017.08 - Cranberry - rooted plants (Vaccinium macrocarpon) b) Chapter 29 was published to add the following OGD…

CSCB Conference Session - The Food Trade: A Diet of Change

We expect a very well-attended session at the CSCB annual conference to be the one entitled “The Food Trade: A Diet of Change”. Speakers on this panel include Mark Burgham, Director, Imported & Manufactured Foods, CFIA; Mark FeDuke, Director, Trade Compliance, VLM Foods; and Cornelia Rooks, Senior…

Canada and U.A.E. Forge Stronger Ties

The following is from an 18 September 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada and the United Arab Emirates have successfully concluded a nuclear cooperation agreement (NCA). Baird made the announcement…