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Dumping case number: AD/1395 Dumping file number: 4214-35 STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning the initiation of an investigation into the dumping of Certain liquid dielectric transformers originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea To view the Decision, please visit the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/ad1395/ad1395-i12-de-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-043) This is to advise that effective May 3, 2012 EDI release requests can be transmitted for clearances at office 302, Herdman, Quebec. Paper release requests will still be accepted for up to six months. Beginning November 3, 2012 only EDI requests will be accepted, unless the request falls within one of the exceptions outlined in Customs Notice 11-004. _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from an 8 May 2012 news release by Public Safety Canada. The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, delivered remarks today at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference, highlighting the Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan.

The following is excerpted from an 8 May 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Stephen Green, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Trade and Investment, today issued the following joint statement after their first annual dialogue in Montréal:

Members may be interested in the testimony of CBP U.S. Border Patrol Chief Fisher before the House Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security which is available on the CBP website at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/congressional_test/fisher_… _________________________________________________

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, April 26, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on April 3, 2012, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated March 16, 2011, with respect to a request for review of an advance ruling on tariff classification pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN BAUER HOCKEY CORPORATION Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-044) The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2012 (July 1 to September 30) will be 0.9932. _________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-042 - Update) The problem with the processing of all outbound EDI messages is now resolved. _________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-042) We are currently experiencing a 60 minute delay in processing all outbound EDI messages. _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 7 May 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, delivered a keynote speech today focused squarely on the Harper government’s pro-trade plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity—the broadest economic expansion plan in Canadian history—to more than 100 members of the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance during its three-day conference in Ottawa.

The following is excerpted from a 4 May 2012 notice by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing new import measures to protect Canadian livestock from an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis reported in New Mexico, United States.

Dumping case number: AD/1393 Dumping file number: 4214-34 Subsidy case number: CV/130 Subsidy file number: 4218-33

The following is from the 7 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. The 4-year-old British Columbia port was 2011’s fastest-growing North American container hub Prince Rupert, British Columbia, was the fastest-growing container port in North America in 2011, ramping up its export strategy and spiking 59.1 percent export growth year-over-year. Overall trade at the port grew 30 percent from 2010.

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-05-31 AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act Public Hearing 2012-06-07 AP-2011-049 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing Postponed AP-2011-003, AP-2011-016 and AP-2011-025 Abricot International Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

Members may be interested in the following, published on 5 May 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Special Import Measures Act, Canada Border Services Agency. Goods: Certain liquid dielectric transformers having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60 000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete, originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. CITT will conduct a preliminary inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry.

Attending a CSCB Regional Conference provides you with an opportunity to obtain 10 CCS points for 2012. This year’s dynamic business programs in the regions are guaranteed to make you think, by offering insight and information of lasting value. If you want to better understand the critical elements in making borders work, you won’t want to miss this unique educational and networking opportunity. Speakers from across the country will provide updates on issues that matter. Register now at www.cscb.ca!

The following is excerpted from a 6 May 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), today highlighted Canada’s strong fiscal management and the need for decisive leadership in addressing the ongoing sovereign debt pressures in Europe.

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. _________________________________________________

Brokers are advised that the correction period for APRIL 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends May 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 corrections for the month of APRIL before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year. _________________________________________________