Changes to Transport Canada’s Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program March 11, 2016 As part of the ongoing improvements to the Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program, Transport Canada has amended the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 to expand the air cargo Secure Supply Chain. The changes will allow authorized shippers to screen their own cargo for security risks at points within the supply chain and other cargo operators, such as transportation companies ... Continue reading
Article: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in Canada vs. the United States March 1, 2016 VP, Customs & Consulting, Deborah Osborne, recently contributed to a five-part series on Foreign Trade Zones by Jeremy Hainsworth explaining the differences between Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in Canada and the United States: Foreign Trade Zones in Canada vs. the United States: Which one to use? ... Continue reading
Noia Welcomes 2016 Board of Directors February 5, 2016 President Raymond Collins Appointed Chair of NOIA The Newfoundland and Labrador Oil & Gas Industries Association (Noia) elected its 2016 Board of Directors during its Annual General Meeting on February 4, 2016. Congratulations to the newly elected members of NOIA’s Board of Directors for 2016, and to our President, Raymond Collins, on being appointed to Chair! For ... Continue reading
Notice Regarding Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA) January 12, 2016 eTA Requirements for Travel To Canada Starting March 15, 2016, select visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The eTA program is a key commitment of the Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan and will allow Canada to screen travellers before they arrive. Before ... Continue reading
Matriarch of the Collins family pays a visit! September 2, 2015 We had a very exciting day recently, when the matriarch of the Collins’ family, Mrs. Kay Collins, made a rare visit to our offices to tour the facilities and spend time with staff. Mrs. Collins started work with PF Collins, a fourth generation family-owned company, in the early 1950’s when her husband, Bernard Lawrence, took ... Continue reading
Wellness Champions! August 7, 2015 Thank you to the Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, who dropped by this morning and provided a Wellness Break (and Safety Kits!) to all PF Collins’ staff in recognition of our commitment to offering employees a variety of different options in support of workplace wellness, health and safety. ... Continue reading
