Posted April 01, 2019
Frustrated by Trump’s refusal to lift his metals tariffs, Ottawa is reportedly considering additional “dollar for dollar” countermeasures to account for the exemptions granted to some Canadian importers. Continue Reading
Posted March 21, 2019
Under Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Looking to spur the conversion of fleets, under a proposal in the 2019 federal budget, businesses would be able to write off the full cost of zero-emissions trucks, up from the current 40% allowance. Continue Reading
Posted November 21, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Trudeau government unveiled part of its response to the competitive challenges posed by last year’s U.S. tax cuts by providing similar breaks on capital cost investments in today’s fiscal update. Continue Reading
Posted October 23, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
International Trade Minister Jim Carr and Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be in Beijing next month to chair a high-level business conference and to promote Canada's trade interests with China. Continue Reading
Posted October 12, 2018
Ottawa reportedly isn’t holding out much hope that the Trump administration will lift its steel and aluminum tariffs any time soon and is resisting Washington’s push to agree to strict quotas. Continue Reading
Posted October 12, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Trudeau government yesterday announced new quotas and safeguard tariffs as part of a concerted effort to avoid becoming a dumping ground for surplus steel in the wake of Trump’s metals tariffs. Continue Reading
