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Manufacturing increase highest level in 8 months
Manufacturing sales increased 1.9% in March to $49.7 billion, the largest advance since September 2011, according to StatsCan.- 05/16/2012

Three-peat Decline for Cnd Exports-Imports
Canada's merchandise exports edged down in March for a third consecutive month to $39.5 billion, as prices fell- 05/16/2012

Norm Mackie Appointed to Oshawa Port Authority
Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities announced the appointment of Norman Mackie to the board of the Oshawa Port Authority- 05/16/2012

CTA Discusses Transporter Responsibility in Comments on CFIA's Proposed Traceability Legislation
In its comments to the CFIA CTA offered its support for the consultative process CFIA has stated it will implement as traceability regulations are developed, as well as CFIA's promise to implement these regulations in a phased-in manner.- 05/15/2012

FMCSA Officially Rescinds First EOBR Proposal
FMCSA has formally rescinded its first, limited rule requiring electronic onboard recorders for carriers with significant hours-of-service compliance violations,- 05/14/2012

CRA position regarding HST and Owner Operators
OTA recently obtained a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) outlying its historical position regarding the application and collection of GST/HST for carriers resupplying insurance, fuel purchased in Canada, licenses plates- 05/11/2012

4/16/2012
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