(Today’s Trucking)
Older, first generation FAST cards will no longer be accepted by Canada Border Services Agency or US Customs and Border Protection as of Dec. 1, 2009.
The Ontario Trucking Association reports that all commercial drivers should have received their Generation 2 FAST cards. Drivers who have not, should contact the FAST enrollment centre where they originally applied or click here.
The Generation 2 card is equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which enables the transmission of identification data from a distance.
The two border agencies have reportedly not yet decided how to handle old FAST cards — whether drivers can throw them out or hand them in — so drivers are advise to hold on to them just in case.
November 2, 2009
October 31, 2009
2009/2010 Domestic and Export Controls Seminars
(CSCB)
The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in cooperation with the Controlled Goods Directorate of Public Works and Governments Services Canada, is organizing a series of Domestic and Export Controls Seminars in the following cities:
Ottawa - November 24, 2009
Montreal- Dec (TBD) 2009
Halifax - January 27, 2010
Calgary - February 23, 2010
Vancouver - March 24, 2010
These seminars will review the responsibilities of Canadian industry in safeguarding military, strategic, and sensitive commercial goods and technology. Our presentation will cover the following issues:
- International security and trade
- Understanding the Export Control List
- Applying for an export permit using Export Controls Online (EXCOL)
- Understanding the application review process
- Common errors made by exporters
If your company is active in any of the following sectors, you should consider participation: defence, security, nuclear, aerospace and space, information and communication technology, and chemical or biological technology. The seminars will be aimed at individuals in the following roles:
- Customs or export process specialists
- International marketing managers
- Compliance officers
- Legal officers
- Designated Officers
Registration details are available on the EICS website here.
The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in cooperation with the Controlled Goods Directorate of Public Works and Governments Services Canada, is organizing a series of Domestic and Export Controls Seminars in the following cities:
Ottawa - November 24, 2009
Montreal- Dec (TBD) 2009
Halifax - January 27, 2010
Calgary - February 23, 2010
Vancouver - March 24, 2010
These seminars will review the responsibilities of Canadian industry in safeguarding military, strategic, and sensitive commercial goods and technology. Our presentation will cover the following issues:
- International security and trade
- Understanding the Export Control List
- Applying for an export permit using Export Controls Online (EXCOL)
- Understanding the application review process
- Common errors made by exporters
If your company is active in any of the following sectors, you should consider participation: defence, security, nuclear, aerospace and space, information and communication technology, and chemical or biological technology. The seminars will be aimed at individuals in the following roles:
- Customs or export process specialists
- International marketing managers
- Compliance officers
- Legal officers
- Designated Officers
Registration details are available on the EICS website here.
C-TPAT Re-Validation Preparation – November 17
(NCBFAA)
US Customs and Border Protection are obligated to re-validate C-TPAT members at least once every three years. Many companies give a huge sigh of relief after their initial validation, and then seem to put the C-TPAT program on the “back burner”. Before you know it, it is time for re-validation. CBP calls to advise that they will be conducting a re-validation. Your boss, of course, comes to you to begin the miracle process of being prepared for the re-validation. You have no idea where to start. That may even be why you decided to attend this webinar.
After this presentation you will be armed with the necessary information to prepare for this visit, as well as being prepared to discuss the process with senior management. So, hold on tight as we take a journey through the process and preparation of re-validating your C-TPAT security profile. Here’s to border security…and away we go!
Please join us for:
C-TPAT Re-Validation Preparation
Offered by: NCBFAA Educational Institute
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET
Cost: $50.00 per member participant$75.00 per non-member participant1.5
CCS points for attendance
Presenter: Randi Keenan, Senior Consultant, ARI
To participate, simply go to http://www.ncbfaa.org and select “C-TPAT Re-Validation Preparation” under “Upcoming Events.” Members: be sure to log in first to take advantage of the lower member rate.
Thank you, and we look forward to your participation!
Cynthia D. (Jerome) Allen, LCB, CCS
NCBFAA Educational Institute Director
1200 18th Street, NW, #901 Washington, DC 20036
Office Phone: (202) 466-0222 • Cell Phone: (313) 330-8630
US Customs and Border Protection are obligated to re-validate C-TPAT members at least once every three years. Many companies give a huge sigh of relief after their initial validation, and then seem to put the C-TPAT program on the “back burner”. Before you know it, it is time for re-validation. CBP calls to advise that they will be conducting a re-validation. Your boss, of course, comes to you to begin the miracle process of being prepared for the re-validation. You have no idea where to start. That may even be why you decided to attend this webinar.
After this presentation you will be armed with the necessary information to prepare for this visit, as well as being prepared to discuss the process with senior management. So, hold on tight as we take a journey through the process and preparation of re-validating your C-TPAT security profile. Here’s to border security…and away we go!
Please join us for:
C-TPAT Re-Validation Preparation
Offered by: NCBFAA Educational Institute
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET
Cost: $50.00 per member participant$75.00 per non-member participant1.5
CCS points for attendance
Presenter: Randi Keenan, Senior Consultant, ARI
To participate, simply go to http://www.ncbfaa.org and select “C-TPAT Re-Validation Preparation” under “Upcoming Events.” Members: be sure to log in first to take advantage of the lower member rate.
Thank you, and we look forward to your participation!
Cynthia D. (Jerome) Allen, LCB, CCS
NCBFAA Educational Institute Director
1200 18th Street, NW, #901 Washington, DC 20036
Office Phone: (202) 466-0222 • Cell Phone: (313) 330-8630
October 30, 2009
New U.S. Ambassador Says Solutions Can Be Found to Border and Trade Issues
(The Canadian Press)
The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says he’s confident the two countries can find a way to protect their borders without hampering free trade. David Jacobson says protecting the United States and Canada from terrorist threats is a key priority. Jacobson, who is on a tour of Canada after becoming ambassador earlier this month, plans to visit several U.S.-Canada border crossings […]
But he says border security and efficiency isn’t a zero-sum game, and while he understands Canada’s concerns over Washington’s Buy American policies, he is confident both sides can come to a solution. High-level discussions are ongoing and Jacobson says that while no deal has yet been reached, the talks have been constructive. Read more here.
The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says he’s confident the two countries can find a way to protect their borders without hampering free trade. David Jacobson says protecting the United States and Canada from terrorist threats is a key priority. Jacobson, who is on a tour of Canada after becoming ambassador earlier this month, plans to visit several U.S.-Canada border crossings […]
But he says border security and efficiency isn’t a zero-sum game, and while he understands Canada’s concerns over Washington’s Buy American policies, he is confident both sides can come to a solution. High-level discussions are ongoing and Jacobson says that while no deal has yet been reached, the talks have been constructive. Read more here.
WTO Publishes Latest Annual Compilation of International Trade Statistics
(WTO)
The 2009 edition of the WTO’s International Trade Statistics, a comprehensive overview of world trade up to 2008, was published in electronic format on 28 October 2009 and will be available in print in November.
International Trade Statistics 2009 includes the details of merchandise trade by product and trade in commercial services by category. Each chapter is introduced by a highlights section that identifies the most salient trends in the data, including the first quarter of 2009, and illustrates them with numerous charts and maps. There is also a methodological chapter (Chapter IV Metadata) that explains essential concepts and definitions used in compiling the statistics, and an appendix with detailed data on trade by region up to 2008.
All data used in the publication, as well as additional charts not included in the book, can be downloaded from the WTO web site at http://stat.wto.org. With these additions, International Trade Statistics 2009 serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, policy makers and anyone interested in international trade.
This publication and its data is available free on the WTO web site in the following forms:
• charts and tables in Excel format
• chapter highlights in pdf format
• statistics in a searchable database
Printed versions of this publication will be available in English, French and Spanish and can be ordered from the online bookshop. PDF versions of the entire report will also be posted on the WTO web site.
The 2009 edition of the WTO’s International Trade Statistics, a comprehensive overview of world trade up to 2008, was published in electronic format on 28 October 2009 and will be available in print in November.
International Trade Statistics 2009 includes the details of merchandise trade by product and trade in commercial services by category. Each chapter is introduced by a highlights section that identifies the most salient trends in the data, including the first quarter of 2009, and illustrates them with numerous charts and maps. There is also a methodological chapter (Chapter IV Metadata) that explains essential concepts and definitions used in compiling the statistics, and an appendix with detailed data on trade by region up to 2008.
All data used in the publication, as well as additional charts not included in the book, can be downloaded from the WTO web site at http://stat.wto.org. With these additions, International Trade Statistics 2009 serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, policy makers and anyone interested in international trade.
This publication and its data is available free on the WTO web site in the following forms:
• charts and tables in Excel format
• chapter highlights in pdf format
• statistics in a searchable database
Printed versions of this publication will be available in English, French and Spanish and can be ordered from the online bookshop. PDF versions of the entire report will also be posted on the WTO web site.
Proposed Remission of Customs Duties on Future Importations of Certain Types of Vessels…
(Department of Finance)
The Government published a notice in the October 24, 2009 edition of Canada Gazette Part I regarding the proposed remission of customs duties on future importations of certain types of vessels of a length of 129 metres or more. The Canada Gazette notice is available at the hyperlink below.
Comments should be submitted by December 11, 2009, in the format described in the following notice.
The Government published a notice in the October 24, 2009 edition of Canada Gazette Part I regarding the proposed remission of customs duties on future importations of certain types of vessels of a length of 129 metres or more. The Canada Gazette notice is available at the hyperlink below.
Comments should be submitted by December 11, 2009, in the format described in the following notice.
Webinar: Practical Tax Advice for Canadian Companies Expanding into the United States – November 6
(International Trade Canada)
Is your business looking to expand into the U.S.? Then, get the edge on the U.S. tax man!
Today, international commerce is a key driver to the business growth of many companies. For many Canadian companies, the first step towards an increased international presence is to expand operations into the U.S. However, the wrong U.S. tax structure can put your company at a real disadvantage.
This webinar will show Canadian companies how to implement a successful global tax strategy while also keeping the Internal Revenue Service happy!
Why should you participate? You will:
• Learn more about the Federal and State corporate tax systems for Canadian corporations and discover how to maximize your profits in the U.S.;
• Find out more about transfer pricing, public law 86-272, etc.;
• Get the information you need about U.S. Government incentives and how to build a successful tax strategy for your company.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Please register by November 4, 2009, here.
Is your business looking to expand into the U.S.? Then, get the edge on the U.S. tax man!
Today, international commerce is a key driver to the business growth of many companies. For many Canadian companies, the first step towards an increased international presence is to expand operations into the U.S. However, the wrong U.S. tax structure can put your company at a real disadvantage.
This webinar will show Canadian companies how to implement a successful global tax strategy while also keeping the Internal Revenue Service happy!
Why should you participate? You will:
• Learn more about the Federal and State corporate tax systems for Canadian corporations and discover how to maximize your profits in the U.S.;
• Find out more about transfer pricing, public law 86-272, etc.;
• Get the information you need about U.S. Government incentives and how to build a successful tax strategy for your company.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Please register by November 4, 2009, here.
Envoy Sees Open Yet Safe Border
(Romina Maurino — The Canadian Press)
U.S. ambassador on Canadian tour
The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says he is confident the two countries can find a way to protect their borders without hampering free trade.
Ambassador David Jacobson took his message to a business audience in Toronto on Thursday, telling them that while addressing terror threats is a key priority, trade is just as important for the economies of both countries.
“The security of both the United States and Canadian people, and efficiency at the border, is not a zero-sum game,” said Jacobson.
“We do not have to choose either security or trade — if we approach both of them intelligently, we can have both of them.”
Jacobson, who is on a tour of Canada after becoming ambassador earlier this month, plans to visit several U.S.-Canada border crossings in the Niagara area today.
He said part of the problem with the border is that much of the infrastructure is outdated — some of it even predates the Second World War. Read more here.
U.S. ambassador on Canadian tour
The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says he is confident the two countries can find a way to protect their borders without hampering free trade.
Ambassador David Jacobson took his message to a business audience in Toronto on Thursday, telling them that while addressing terror threats is a key priority, trade is just as important for the economies of both countries.
“The security of both the United States and Canadian people, and efficiency at the border, is not a zero-sum game,” said Jacobson.
“We do not have to choose either security or trade — if we approach both of them intelligently, we can have both of them.”
Jacobson, who is on a tour of Canada after becoming ambassador earlier this month, plans to visit several U.S.-Canada border crossings in the Niagara area today.
He said part of the problem with the border is that much of the infrastructure is outdated — some of it even predates the Second World War. Read more here.
October 29, 2009
The Race to Recovery
(Export Development Canada – Peter G. Hall)
Once again, the ‘R’ word is everywhere – although this time, it’s not recession, but recovery. Positive signals in the economy are mounting, setting off lots of ‘recovery buzz’. Trouble is, the growth that we are seeing still leaves us well below pre-recession activity levels. Clearly there is a big difference between the return of growth and the onset of true recovery. The race to recovery is on, but we still have big hurdles to clear before we’ll have a solid fix on the finish line.
This race has now been underway for awhile, and key hurdles have already been cleared. Financial markets staved off crisis last fall, as massive and rapid injections of liquidity kept funds flowing in the wake of the toxic asset problem. Large financial institutions have returned to profitability, and credit spreads have stabilized at much more normal levels. The world economy has also survived a drop in total production and trade far larger than any in recent memory. And the current optimism about the near-term future is occurring as unemployment rates around the world continue to march upward. Read more or watch the video here
Once again, the ‘R’ word is everywhere – although this time, it’s not recession, but recovery. Positive signals in the economy are mounting, setting off lots of ‘recovery buzz’. Trouble is, the growth that we are seeing still leaves us well below pre-recession activity levels. Clearly there is a big difference between the return of growth and the onset of true recovery. The race to recovery is on, but we still have big hurdles to clear before we’ll have a solid fix on the finish line.
This race has now been underway for awhile, and key hurdles have already been cleared. Financial markets staved off crisis last fall, as massive and rapid injections of liquidity kept funds flowing in the wake of the toxic asset problem. Large financial institutions have returned to profitability, and credit spreads have stabilized at much more normal levels. The world economy has also survived a drop in total production and trade far larger than any in recent memory. And the current optimism about the near-term future is occurring as unemployment rates around the world continue to march upward. Read more or watch the video here
October 28, 2009
Ontario and British Columbia HST
(CSCB)
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published GST/HST Notice 247. This notice provides additional information on the collection of HST in Ontario and British Columbia, scheduled to come into effect on July 1, 2010.
Pages 6 and 7 of this notice include information on imported goods and services, and a lengthy question and answer section is included at the end of the notice.
In particular, it should be noted that the provincial part of the HST generally applies to non-commercial goods, that is, it is generally collected on casual goods only. This is the same practice as in the three provinces that currently collect HST.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published GST/HST Notice 247. This notice provides additional information on the collection of HST in Ontario and British Columbia, scheduled to come into effect on July 1, 2010.
Pages 6 and 7 of this notice include information on imported goods and services, and a lengthy question and answer section is included at the end of the notice.
In particular, it should be noted that the provincial part of the HST generally applies to non-commercial goods, that is, it is generally collected on casual goods only. This is the same practice as in the three provinces that currently collect HST.
D7-2-3 Revised: Obsolete or Surplus Goods
(CBSA)
This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces Memorandum D7-2-3 dated May 31, 1999.
In accordance with the above, the following changes were made:
a. revisions to include the new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) title, and updates to policy and procedures.
b. Paragraph 8, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.
c. Paragraph 10(b), the requirement to provide Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, in duplicate has been removed.
d. Appendix A, Refund of Duties on Obsolete or Surplus Goods Regulations, has been replaced by paragraph 30.
e. Appendix B, K32, Drawback Claim Form, has been replaced by paragraph 31.
f. Appendix C, List of offices, has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 32.
This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces Memorandum D7-2-3 dated May 31, 1999.
In accordance with the above, the following changes were made:
a. revisions to include the new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) title, and updates to policy and procedures.
b. Paragraph 8, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.
c. Paragraph 10(b), the requirement to provide Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, in duplicate has been removed.
d. Appendix A, Refund of Duties on Obsolete or Surplus Goods Regulations, has been replaced by paragraph 30.
e. Appendix B, K32, Drawback Claim Form, has been replaced by paragraph 31.
f. Appendix C, List of offices, has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 32.
D7-3-2 Revised: Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback
(CBSA)
This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces D7-3-2, dated January 1, 1991.
In accordance with the above, the following changes where made:
a. Revisions include updates to legislative references, D memorandum, policy and procedures and reflect the new name of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
b. Paragraph 9, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.
c. The following documentation is no longer required to be submitted with the claim; copies of any invoices, a customs certified copy of Form E15, Certificate of Destruction/Exportation and
a list in triplicate of the import accounting documents.
d. Where Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, or Form K32B, Drawback Certificate for Exportation, waivers are required to be presented, the requirement for presentation in duplicate has been removed.
e. The Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback Regulations has been replaced by paragraph 21.
f. Paragraph 22 provides a reference to Form K32, Drawback Claim, Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer and Form K32B, Drawback Certificate of Sale for Exportation.
g. The Appendix showing a listing of drawback offices has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 23.
This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces D7-3-2, dated January 1, 1991.
In accordance with the above, the following changes where made:
a. Revisions include updates to legislative references, D memorandum, policy and procedures and reflect the new name of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
b. Paragraph 9, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.
c. The following documentation is no longer required to be submitted with the claim; copies of any invoices, a customs certified copy of Form E15, Certificate of Destruction/Exportation and
a list in triplicate of the import accounting documents.
d. Where Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, or Form K32B, Drawback Certificate for Exportation, waivers are required to be presented, the requirement for presentation in duplicate has been removed.
e. The Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback Regulations has been replaced by paragraph 21.
f. Paragraph 22 provides a reference to Form K32, Drawback Claim, Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer and Form K32B, Drawback Certificate of Sale for Exportation.
g. The Appendix showing a listing of drawback offices has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 23.
U.S. Isn’t Building a Red-Tape Border Wall: Homeland Security Official
(Canada.com – Mike Blanchfield, Canwest News Service)
A senior Obama administration official is dismissing critics who say the American preoccupation with preventing terrorism has led to an unnecessary “thickening” of the Canada-U.S. border, tying up trade and hampering commerce.
“I’m aware of the charge, the thickening of the border and the sensitivities around it. My perspective is, I don’t share that view at all,” said John T. Morton who heads U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE – a branch of the much-criticized Homeland Security Department.
“In the grand scheme of things, given the length of our border and you look at the immense trade and travel that goes across our border every day, it’s not fair to say it is hard or thickened or militarized in any way,” he told Canwest News Service Tuesday. Read more here.
A senior Obama administration official is dismissing critics who say the American preoccupation with preventing terrorism has led to an unnecessary “thickening” of the Canada-U.S. border, tying up trade and hampering commerce.
“I’m aware of the charge, the thickening of the border and the sensitivities around it. My perspective is, I don’t share that view at all,” said John T. Morton who heads U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE – a branch of the much-criticized Homeland Security Department.
“In the grand scheme of things, given the length of our border and you look at the immense trade and travel that goes across our border every day, it’s not fair to say it is hard or thickened or militarized in any way,” he told Canwest News Service Tuesday. Read more here.
Survey Regarding U.S. Lacey Act Implementation – Deadline Today
(IE Canada)
Today is the last day to provide input to the survey established by I.E.Canada and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters regarding implementation of amendments to the Lacey Act. The overall results of this survey will assist with advocacy efforts in the U.S., and be shared with the Canadian Embassy in Washington.
The survey, which covers issues such as requests for compliance certificates from U.S. customers and import declarations under the Lacey Act, is available on Survey Monkey here.
Questions about the survey should be directed to Carol Osmond at cosmond@iecanada.com.
Today is the last day to provide input to the survey established by I.E.Canada and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters regarding implementation of amendments to the Lacey Act. The overall results of this survey will assist with advocacy efforts in the U.S., and be shared with the Canadian Embassy in Washington.
The survey, which covers issues such as requests for compliance certificates from U.S. customers and import declarations under the Lacey Act, is available on Survey Monkey here.
Questions about the survey should be directed to Carol Osmond at cosmond@iecanada.com.
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