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Air Cargo Shipments - New restriction effective 29 February 2024
Monday, November 27, 2023
There is a change to air cargo shipments that are sent to International destinations (including USA). This change is the elimination of a security screening method usually applied, to permit hard to screen cargo to be shipped by air.
As such, affected shippers who are not participants in the Transport Canada Air Cargo Security Program may no longer be able to use previous methods to screen their air cargo shipments effective 29 February 2024.
The Transport Canada notice can be found here, and information concerning application to the Transport Canada Air Cargo Security program https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/aviation-security/apply-air-cargo-security-program
If your business is involved in shipping using air cargo that is considered hard to screen, Transport Canada is asking for industry to reach out to the Transport Canada Support Center to learn more about how to apply to the ACS Program.
Members are also invited to spread awareness of this change to any shippers of international air cargo shipments to avoid any air cargo screening related delays or disruptions to business.
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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