Trade News

Grodan Inc. vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-030 Decision and reasons issued Thursday, June 7, 2012 The Decision and Statement of Reasons are available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/decision/ap2l030_e.asp Grodan Inc. vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-031 Decision and reasons issued Thursday, June 7, 2012 The Decision and Statement of Reasons are available at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 20 June 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act, Regulations Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-06-20/html/sor-dors116-eng… 2. Under the Canadian Wheat Board Act, Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations.

The following is excerpted from the 20 June 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. The United States, Australia and New Zealand are demanding unfettered access to Canada’s highly protected dairy and poultry markets a day after inviting Ottawa to join them in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks. Their demands to tear down agricultural trade barriers mean Canada’s supply management system will be in the cross hairs in the TPP talks. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 21 June 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Once upon a time, major international trade pacts were the source of controversy and great debate in Canada. The North American Free Trade Agreement ignited a national uprising. On Parliament Hill, opposition parties railed against the accord’s potential to make Canada the 51st state of the U.S. It made national figures out of anti-NAFTA crusaders Mel Hurtig and Maude Barlow. Those were the days. This commentary is available in its entirety at:

Chapter 08 was published to modify the conditions for the following HS Code originating from various U.S. states to British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador. 08.10.40.4017 - Blueberry (fresh) This created requirement version changes for the same HS Code to other destinations. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre. _________________________________________________

Members may be interested in the testimony of CBP Assistant Commissioner, Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison, Donna Bucella before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security which is available on the CBP website at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/congressional_test/bucella… _________________________________________________

The CITT Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 is available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/publicat/ar2m_e.asp _________________________________________________

The following is a 19 June 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Canada’s trade strengths are concentrated in industries that extract natural resources and process raw materials. These areas of strength – in which Canada has an outsized share of global trade – include agricultural and food products like wheat, meat, and oilseeds; mineral products like natural gas and metals; and forest products like wood and paper. As well, our strength in the utilities sector comes entirely from electricity exports.

The following is excerpted from the 19 June 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Where did the TPP come from?

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-019, Termination of the Role of the Canadian Wheat Board in Issuing Export Permits http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-019-eng.html _________________________________________________

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

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.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D2-4-1, Temporary Importation of Conveyances by Residents of Canada http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-4-1-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from an 18 June 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, applauded the House of Commons’ endorsement of Bill C-38, the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, which contains key measures from Economic Action Plan 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.”

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.

The following is excerpted from an 18 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.