On February 5, 2016, Canada announced amendments to its two statutory regimes restricting or prohibiting trade with Iran. These amendments lift the broad economic sanctions imposed against Iran in response Iran's nuclear activities, as described in detail below.
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Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures, Chapter 11 – China
March 1, 2016
Please be advised that Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), section 11.7.3 – China has been updated with export requirements.
Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan
March 1, 2016
Please be advised that the Web page for “Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan” has been updated.
List of certified shellfish dealers approved to export to Japan:
Removed: 0414-Cape Bald Packers Ltd.
Added: 6009-Oyster Kings (671743 N.B. Inc.)
Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures Chapter 11, Philippines
March 1, 2016
To meet labelling requirements for the Philippines, the label for all frozen meat must include an expiry date (best before date).
Also at the request of the operator, the signing veterinarian should issue a letter with expiry date (best before date) information for in-transit shipments.
Canadian Exports: Where’s the Momentum?
February 26, 2016
In all the turbulence swirling around us, a moment of bliss. Canada’s merchandise exports ended a volatile 2015 with a 3.9 per cent monthly surge that cut the trade deficit by almost two-thirds. The December gift came in spite of widespread fears that Canada’s trade stats would continue to disappoint, treading gingerly into the New Year’s financial market maelstrom.