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a) Chapter 01 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 01.06.90.2113.91 - Bradyrrhoa gilveolella (Treitschke) (LEPIDOPTERA: Pyralidae) 01.06.90.2113.92 - Cecidophyes rouhollahi Craemer (ACARI: Eriophyidae) This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes 01.06.90.2113.84 - Jaapiella ivannikovi (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) 01.06.90.2113.85 - Aulacidea subterminalis (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) 01.06.90.2113.86 - Aulacidea acroptilonica (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae)

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-041) Saturday, May 5th, 2012 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, May 6th, 2012 Full EDI Outage:

Chapter 01 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS Codes from the United States. 01.01.21 - Horses: Pure-bred breeding animals 01.01.29 - Horses: Other 01.01.30 - Asses 01.01.90 - Other This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes from the United States. 01.06.19.2082.12 - Grevy's zebras 01.06.19.2082.13 - Damara zebras Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, April 19, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 2, 2012, pursuant to subsection 61(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated June 14, 2011, with respect to requests for re-determination pursuant to section 59 of the Special Import Measures Act. BETWEEN ALUMINART PRODUCTS LIMITED Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from the 2 May 2012 edition of Embassy Magazine. The Harper government's plan to permanently legalize the ability of certain American agents to cross the border and enforce Canadian law in shared waterways will include aerial police surveillance over land, raising several questions over national jurisdiction and police accountability in the minds of opposition and academic observers.

The following is excerpted from a 2 May 2012 press release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canadian farmers will benefit from stronger agriculture partnerships with Israel, following Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz's first trade mission to Israel. "The Harper Government is working to increase market opportunities for our hard-working producers and processors," said Minister Ritz. "We continue to explore every opportunity to help farmers boost their bottom line, grow the agriculture industry, and strengthen the long-term prosperity of the Canadian economy."

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA web site: List of Exporters of Live Lobster and Lobster Tomalley Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j… _________________________________________________

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA web site: Enhanced Inspection List http://inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/import/pol/eilliae.shtml _________________________________________________

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: B229, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire Regional Value Content - Transaction Value Method http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b229-eng.pdf

The following is excerpted from a 2 May 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Canada has one kind of trading relationship with the United States and a different one with the rest of its trade partners, concludes a new Conference Board of Canada report that measures Canada’s trade by the value added at each stage of the production process.

EICS Bulletin - Maintenance Interruption at 04:00ET Sunday May 6, 2012 (both Web and EDI) DFAIT is scheduling system maintenance to the EICS system between 04:00 ET and 12:00 ET Sunday, May 6, 2012. The system will be unavailable during this period, and any active sessions will be terminated. Questions or problems can be directed to the following EICS help desk email: [email protected] _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 3 May 2012 press release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, met today with Mr. Feng Zhenglin, China’s Vice-Minister of Transport, at the International Transport Forum’s 2012 summit. “I am very pleased with the outcomes of our discussions today and look forward to continuing to build on an already excellent working relationship with China,” said Minister Lebel. This release is available in its entirety at:

Members may be interested in the Testimony of Gene Garza, Director of Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security before House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security on 'Using Technology to Facilitate Trade and Enhance Security at Our Ports of Entry' which is available on the CBP website at:

The Nineteenth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada has been posted on the Clerk of the Privy Council website and is available at: http://www.clerk.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?pageId=300 _________________________________________________

The following is from the 1 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Vehicles are top commodity in U.S.-Canada trade, at $8.7 billion The value of surface-transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico rose 17.4 percent year-over-year to $78.1 billion in February, the Transportation Department reported. In February, 87.4 percent of U.S. trade by value with Canada and Mexico moved via land, 8.7 percent moved by vessel, and 3.9 percent moved by air.

The following is excerpted from a 30 April 2012 news release by Industry Canada. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, wrapped up an official visit to Brazil yesterday, where he was part of the official delegation of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.

The following is excerpted from a 1 May 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today highlighted the Harper Government’s contributions to helping build a strong manufacturing sector and how key elements of Economic Action Plan 2012 will significantly strengthen the ability of Canadian businesses to grow and create high-value jobs.

Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions 03.02.81.5541.02 - Mustelus palumbes - TSN 160264 - Shark (fresh or chilled) 03.02.81.6048.82 - Odontaspis ferox - TSN 159880 - Shark (fresh or chilled) 03.02.81.6048.84 - Odontaspis noronhai - TSN 159884 - Shark (fresh or chilled) 03.02.85.9049 - Other Seabream species not listed (fresh or chilled) 03.03.55.9049 - Other Trachurus species not listed (frozen) 03.03.81.5541.02 - Mustelus palumbes - TSN 160264 - Shark (frozen)