Exports

Fast Signs Arrangement to Promote Canadian Trade in Asia

June 28, 2015

International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), [on June 8] ... signed an arrangement to promote increased commercial cooperation activities between Canada and Hong Kong.

Harmonized System (HS) for Exports

June 24, 2015

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind all exporters of the importance of using the appropriate Harmonized System (HS) Code for their exportation as previously stated in the Custom Notice 14-005: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn14-005-eng.html

EDC Export Performance Monitor - June 2015

June 20, 2015

Canada's exports decreased 0.7% in April on slightly higher volumes but weaker prices. Imports dropped 2.5% from previous record high in March, reversing the previous month’s surprisingly strong growth and suggesting that the weaker dollar is weighing on import demand. Year-to-date exports remained below last year's pace, down 1.2%, dragged by weaker prices.

Canada seeks $3B in U.S. tariffs as meat labelling fight escalates

June 20, 2015

Canada has filed a request to impose more than $3 billion a year in tariffs on the United States in the latest move in an ongoing trade dispute.

The Canadian government has asked the World Trade Organization to authorize the punitive measures on a range of American goods.

Temporary Certificate for Exports of Fish to Lebanon

June 13, 2015

Please be advised that the CFIA has updated the Lebanon requirements for fish and their products.
Temporary certificate for exports of fish to Lebanon.

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