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FedEx Ground shipments Fax Coversheet/BCN process

June 20, 2012
FedEx has provided a change in their fax coversheet/BCN process for FedEx Ground shipments. Further to yesterday's message, it has come to our attention that some members are having difficulty accessing the documents. The documents are available here in an updated format: English

CFIA Message: Invitation to Import Brokers Information Session in western Canada

June 20, 2012
I would like to take this opportunity to invite members of the importing community (brokers and importers) to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) information session being held on Sept 18, 2012. This day will be dedicated to providing information on various CFIA programs, and will also give you an opportunity to provide feedback to us. Further information is available here.

PM welcomes all-member support for entry into Trans-Pacific Partnership

June 20, 2012
The following is a 19 June 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the announcement by TPP members of their support for Canada joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Opening new markets and creating new business opportunities leads to jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for all Canadians,” said Prime Minister Harper. “A TPP agreement will enhance trade in the Asia-Pacific region and will provide greater economic opportunity for Canadians and Canadian businesses.”
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In Memoriam - Robert James Colvin

June 19, 2012
The CSCB has learned of the passing of Robert James Colvin of Fenix Data Systems, Inc., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 23, 2012 Visitation at 2.00 PM Service at 3.00 pm Reception to follow McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home 114 Main Street Milton, Ontario 905 878 4452 www.mckersie-kocher.ca On behalf of all CSCB members, we extend our condolences to Mr. Colvin’s family and friends. _________________________________________________

Elfe Juvenile Products vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-029

June 19, 2012
Decision issued Friday, June 15, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 16, 2012, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF five decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated May 24, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act. BETWEEN ELFE JUVENILE PRODUCTS Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION The appeal is allowed.

NRCan

June 18, 2012
Although new NRCan requirements went into effect on June 6, 2012, CSCB members have been quite silent on how these changed have affected them. Please note that the CSCB will be participating in a conference call, with NRCan representatives, on Thursday, June 21 to discuss issues related to these new requirements. If members would like to provide comments to the CSCB prior to this call, they can be sent to [email protected] _________________________________________________

Public Hearings, Appeals

June 18, 2012
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-06-26 AP-2011-054 United Independent Energy Group Inc. Excise Tax Act Public Hearing 2012-06-28 AP-2011-055 Monterra Lumber Mills, Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-07-17 AP-2011-040, AP-2011-041 La Sagesse de l’eau Customs Act File Hearing

Canada and Costa Rica Conclude Fourth Round of Talks to Expand Trade Agreement

June 18, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 15 June 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 announced the successful conclusion of a fourth round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. Negotiations took place in San José, Costa Rica, from June 11 to 15, 2012.

100 Percent Scanning Mandate Gets Reprieve [U.S.]

June 18, 2012
The following is from the 18 June 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Importers get two-year reprieve from container scanning mandate, but their bid to kill the requirement fails U.S. importers are learning just how hard it is to kill federal regulation, even when the agency in charge of implementing a law calls it costly and unfeasible.

CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification - 19 June

June 18, 2012
If you haven’t registered for the CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification, it's not too late, there are still a few spots available. The registration fee for the seminar, which includes a full-day of sessions plus lunch and two refreshment breaks is $109.23, tax included. CCS Designates will be awarded 10 professional development points for attending this event.

PM announces signing of an agreement for the construction of the new Detroit River International Crossing

June 15, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 15 June 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the conclusion of an agreement between Canada and the State of Michigan toward building a new publicly owned bridge crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The agreement establishes the framework for each party’s roles and responsibilities for the construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the new international crossing.