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The following is excerpted from the 22 August 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada cannot devalue its way to prosperity or blame weak exports solely on the strong Canadian dollar, the head of the Bank of Canada said on Wednesday. Speaking to an auto union that blames the strong dollar for higher…

The following is excerpted from a 23 August 2012 commentary from Export Development Canada. After a long wait, Russia is finally in. Yesterday, the world’s 9th largest economy was welcomed into the World Trade Organization (WTO) following 18 years of negotiations. Getting to this point has been a…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-068) The following is a message for CADEX, CUSDEC and ACROSS clients. Please note the following: If you are seeking information regarding a paper B3, cash entry or any paper release service option (i.e., ACROSS service options 117, 174, 331) please contact the…

Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for SEPTEMBER 2012 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual SEPTEMBER allocation.

Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes from Mexico. 05.11.99.1294.03 - Bovine (cattle) - dairy 05.11.99.1294.04 - Bovine (cattle) - beef This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes from all other off-continent origins. 05.11.99…

Decision and reasons issued Friday, August 3, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on April 5, 2012, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF 20 decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated December 23, 2010, with…

Order issued Monday, August 20, 2012 The Order is available in its entirety on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/orders/ep2m003_e.asp

Order issued Thursday, August 16, 2012 The Order is available in its entirety on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/procedures/ap2l15b_e.asp

The Revised Notice of Commencement of Inquiry is available in its entirety on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/notices/NQ2m002_e.asp

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-08-23 AP-2011-057 AP-2011-058 Marmen Énergie Inc. and Marmen Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-08-30 AP-2011-062 Fonds d’Emprunt communautaire GIM Excise Tax Act File Hearing 2012-09-06 AP-2011-014 De Ronde Tire Supply, Inc. Customs Act…

The following is excerpted from a 21 August 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Several of Canada’s export-dependent manufacturing industries are counting on the U.S. economy and demand from emerging markets to sustain production increases and bolster profitability in the face of…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-067). With reference to our Message EDI12-033 sent April 10, 2012 - effective August 25, 2012, the requirement to submit the UN prefix for the dangerous goods code transmitted in the cargo maps for ACI Air, ACI Marine, ACI eManifest Highway and CSA (Customs…

a) Chapter 06 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse entry" for the state of Connecticut 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)…

The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports of palm oil dairy fat for use in the manufacture of animal feed. This product is classified as palm oil and its fractions, refined but not chemically modified, under tariff item No. 1511.90.90…

Environment Canada are seeking input on potential amendments to the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). The amendments under consideration are intended to maintain alignment of Canadian standards and test…

The following is excerpted from a 20 August 2012 News release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), today highlighted the Harper Government’s commitment to keep Canadian businesses competitive and growing in the face of a slowing global…

The following is excerpted from a 20 August 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today praised the strength of Canada’s financial sector and the role Canada’s Trade…

The following is excertped from a 21 August 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales edged down 0.1% to $49.9 billion in June, after four consecutive monthly increases. In volume terms, wholesale sales were down 0.5%. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca…