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Posted November 01, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
While Canada’s trade with India tends to revolve largely around resources, this may actually be impeding progress toward a more advanced and viable economic relationship, according to an Ottawa think tank. Continue Reading
Posted October 26, 2018
A bill to enact a new trade pact with a bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations passed the Senate yesterday, paving the way for Canada to gain an advantage as one the first six countries to ratify the new CPTPP. Continue Reading
Posted October 17, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
While giving a nod to the provisions of the USMCA regarding “non-market economies,” Trudeau told the Global Forum in Toronto that it does nothing to prevent Canada from doing business with China. Continue Reading
Posted October 11, 2018
Canada can truly diversify its trade and break its over dependence on America by pursuing a strategy built on sectoral trade deals with China, according to a new paper from the Public Policy Forum. Continue Reading
Posted August 15, 2018
Overall cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway between March 29 and July 31 totaled 16.5 million metric tons, bolstered by grain exports and construction activity in the Great Lakes region. Continue Reading
Posted August 07, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Canada’s trade gap narrowed more than forecast as exports hit a record high in June, while the U.S. trade deficit headed in the opposite direction and is now on track to be the biggest in a decade. Continue Reading
