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News from the Last 30 days
Statement by Minister Cannon on Iran Sanctions
2010-07-27 - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada The following is an edited transcript of a statement made to media by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Canada's new sanctions on Iran. The statement was made at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada headquarters at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010.
Montreal port deal reached
2010-07-23 - CBC News Negotiators for the Maritime Employers Association and the union representing 850 locked-out longshoremen have reached a tentative deal to reopen the city's busy port Saturday morning.
Ministers Day and Baird tour port facilities in British Columbia
2010-07-21 - Transport Canada On July 20th, the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird concluded their tour of port facilities in Kitimat and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Montreal Port Faces Longshore Strike
2010-07-19 - Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association The threat of a strike loomed over the weekend at the Port of Montreal as the longshoremen's union and employers met Friday to negotiate renewal of a labor contract for the union's 850 members reports the "Journal of Commerce".
Notice to Exporters - Export Controls to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
2010-07-16 - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada his Notice is to advise exporters that, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, the Government of Canada has added the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL), the list of countries to which the exportation of all goods and technology must be authorized by an export permit.
Canada and U.S. Announce Shared Initiatives
2010-07-15 - Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, met to advance a strategic dialogue on developing a shared vision for border security for Canada and the United States - one that will enhance security and resilience against common threats, while bolstering competitiveness and job creation.
Bicycles from Chinese Taipei and the People's Republic of China
2010-07-14 - Canadian Society of Customs Brokers This notice advises that, on July 7, 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain bicycles originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the People's Republic of China (China) pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act.
CFIA: Reminder of Changes to Import Notification Requirements - Second Phase
2010-07-13 - Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association Effective July 19, 2010, the second phase of implementation of new import notification requirements comes into effect for selected commodities regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. These requirements will facilitate the identification and tracking of the applicable commodities in the event of a food safety issue.
Jobs and Economic Growth Act
2010-07-13 - Department of Finance Legislation under the new Jobs and Economic Growth Act is intended to help secure Canada's economic recovery, encourage growth and create jobs.
Residual Materials Entering the U.S. - Suggested Next Steps...
2010-07-12 - Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. Pacific Customs Brokers would like to thank all those who attended the Residual Materials Information Session held July 7, 2010.
At this point there are still questions than available answers. However, as we have discovered with past U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) initiatives, it is advantageous to remain informed of a new regulation and take appropriate steps to prepare for the inevitable action when the regulation advances to the next stage of "enforced compliance". From the comments and questions raised during the information session, it is evident that you are all doing your best to prepare for this next phase.



