Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.8% while imports increased 1.4% in April. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $766 million in March to a deficit of $638 million in April.
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Certain Copper Pipe Fittings, Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation
June 16, 2014
This notice advises that, on May 30, 2014, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China and the amounts of subsidy of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the
EICS Message: Softwood Lumber quota for June 2014
June 14, 2014
Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for June 2014 exceeds US $355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of June 2014.
Canada Kicks Off Second Round of Negotiations to Expand Free Trade with Israel
June 12, 2014
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, ...announced the start of the second round of negotiations to expand and modernize the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA). The negotiations are taking place in Ottawa from May 26 to 29 and will cover a range of key issues.
Minister Fast to Lead Third Trade Mission to Africa
June 12, 2014
...The trade mission will focus on the extractive sector and renewable energy and power, priority sectors identified under the Global Markets Action Plan. Sector-focused trade missions are part of the Government of Canada’s pro-trade plan to support Canadian businesses, especially SMEs, explore opportunities and penetrate new markets for their products and services...