Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 3 October 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Canada and China won’t be ready for a full free-trade agreement for at least a decade despite Beijing’s expressed desire for such a deal, former prime minister Brian Mulroney says. Mr. Mulroney – who travelled to…

The following is excerpted from a report issued by OECD. Illegal trade in environmentally sensitive goods, such as threatened wildlife, timber, hazardous waste, and ozone-depleting substances, has been a long-standing issue in the international trade and environment agenda. The nature of such…

The following is excerpted from a 2 October 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 met with his Global Commerce Strategy (GCS) Advisory Panel to discuss the next…

The following is excerpted from a 4 October 2012 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. Productivity growth is key to Canada’s future. It ranks as a top economic priority for business, government and indeed, the general public, as well it should. After all, together with the…

The following is excerpted from a 3 October 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 gave a keynote speech at the Toronto Global Forum in which he lauded the many…

Order and Statement of Reasons issued Friday, September 28, 2012 are available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/reviews/orders/rr2j003r_e.asp

CBSA’s website has been updated with the additions of Tariff Amendments T2012-4. This amendment, available here, affects chapters 15, 39, 73, 87 and 99 in the Customs Tariff.

The following is excerpted from a 2 October 2012 news release by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today spoke to the Ottawa Economic Club about the Government’s ongoing commitment to keep taxes low, rein in costs and streamline…

The following is excerpted from a 2 October 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Beginning today, Canadian livestock producers will benefit from more export opportunities in the Middle East. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast today announced…

The following is excerpted from a 1 October 2012 news release by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today unveiled the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, the Government of Canada's ambitious plan to cut red tape that will further free…

The following is excerpted from a 28 September 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that, effective September 30, 2012, both agencies will begin the Phase I pilot of the Entry/Exit initiative as outlined in…

The following is excerpted from a 2 October 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to advise travellers to prepare for busy border crossings when returning to Canada during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The increased number of holiday travellers…

Monday October 8th is a statutory holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours.

Brokers are advised that the correction period for SEPTEMBER 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends October 9, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI12-079) In reference to Notice, serial No. 832 dated September 17, 2012 which was prepared and distributed by International Trade Canada, please be advised that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 12, 2012. Consequently, October…

a) Chapter 21 was published to; i) Add the following HS codes with the end uses "Livestock feed" and "Other end uses" 21.06.10.6010.01 - Hydrolyzed vegetable protein 21.06.10.6010.99 - Other 21.06.90.7247.04 - Balsam Peru, oil 21.06.90.7247.05 - Elderberry juice concentrate 21.06.90.7247.06 - Balsam…

Members may be interested in the following, published on 29 September 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Order 2012-66-08-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-09-29/html…

Notice to Importers No. 833 - WHEAT PRODUCTS TARIFF RATE QUOTA (TRQ) PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CORRECTION This message affects imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to…

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI12-078) Further to message EDI12-076, please be advised the CADEX formatted records for the classification and tariff code files relating to Customs Notice CN12-026 are now available on the internet at the following address http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade…

This message affects imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2012-2013 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 p.m. October…