On April 10, 2014, the Government of Canada finalized the regulatory process to amend the Export Control List. This amendment serves to add controls, clarify controls and remove controls over specific items as agreed upon in the various multilateral export control regimes and in accordance with Canadian domestic policy.
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Minister Fast Announces Four New Trade Offices in China
June 5, 2014
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, ...announced that Canada will open four new trade offices in China, providing on-the-ground support and increased assistance for Canadian businesses as they explore new opportunities with Canada’s second-largest trading partner.
EDC Export Performance Monitor - May 2014
May 29, 2014
Exports decline in March on lower price
Canadian exports fell 1.4% in March, as a 0.7% rise in volumes was overshadowed by a 2% fall in prices. Imports rose by 0.4%, lowering Canada's trade surplus to just $79 million.
Energy exports tumble, but machinery and metals show healthy gains
Canadian polar bear trade under international review
May 22, 2014
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq says she is confident that a new international review of Canada’s trade in polar bear parts will reaffirm this country’s conservation of the species.
The 180-country Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES, agreed last week in Mexico to conduct a lengthy study into the global trade of the iconic Arctic bears.
Canadian international merchandise trade, March 2014
May 22, 2014
Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.4% in March, while imports edged up 0.4%. As a result, Canada's trade surplus with the world narrowed from $847 million in February to $79 million in March.
Exports declined to $42.7 billion, with prices down 2.0% and volumes up 0.7%. Energy products were the main contributor to the overall decline in exports.