The purpose of this Notice is to advise exporters that, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has issued a General Export Permit (GEP) relating to the export or transfer of cryptography for development or production of a product.
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Notice to Exporters: General Export Permit – Cryptography for the Development or Production of a Product
Prices an Ocean Apart
Price movements have grabbed the headlines in recent weeks. Commodity prices are falling, and as always, there are various arguments about the reasons this time. The implications are serious, so the debates are warranted. But the more pressing issue is recent movement in the general price level.
FATDC Portal on Canadian Economic Sanctions
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada has updated the small business portal on Canadian Economic Sactions.
The portal is available at http://www.international.gc.ca/sanctions/index.aspx?lang=eng.
EDC Export Performance Monitor - December 2014
Canada's trade surplus narrowed in October, to $99 million as exports increased by just 0.1% and imports increased by 0.5%. However, with the surplus Canada appears on track to post its first trade surplus on an annual basis since 2011.
The Government Announces Latest Milestone for Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that the Canada-Korea Economic Growth and Prosperity Act has received royal assent. This announcement coincides with the passage of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) ratification bill in the South Korean National Assembly yesterday, which concludes South Korea’s ratification process.