Brokers are advised that the correction period for March 2014 Softwood Lumber permits ends April 9, 2014 at 17:00 ET.
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Alternative format for CAED
April 22, 2014
Statistics Canada has issued an alternative format for the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED). The document is available for downloading or viewing at:
Minister Fast to Lead Trade Mission to China in May
April 22, 2014
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, [on April 4th] announced that he will lead a trade mission to China, from May 18 to 23, 2014, that will focus on the sustainable technologies sector.
The Canadian delegation will participate in IE Expo 2014, Asia’s leading environmental trade show in Shanghai, before travelling to Nanjing and Guangzhou.
Canadian international merchandise trade, February 2014
April 22, 2014
Canada's merchandise exports grew 3.6% and imports were up 2.1% in February. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a deficit of $337 million in January to a surplus of $290 million in February.
Exporters should consider moving closer to clients
April 18, 2014
The more Manitoba companies export south of the border, the more they should consider investing in bricks and mortar there to get closer to their clients, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.