Small business optimism slipped back in November, erasing most of the strong gains noted in the previous month. CFIB’s latest Business Barometer® Index fell almost two points for the month, down to 65.9. Despite the decline, though, the latest reading is the third-best seen so far in 2014.
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New counterfeit products law Bill C-8 doesn’t go far enough for U.S.
December 15, 2014
The federal industry minister [James Moore] is dismissing the United States’ request that Canada’s proposed anti-counterfeiting laws also help keep fakes out of their country.
The laws are for Canadians, told a Senate committee Nov. 27.
Federal tariff should be axed, ferry lobby group says
December 15, 2014
A national association for ferry operators says Ottawa should get rid of a tariff on new passenger vessels imported into the country.
As CBC Investigates revealed this week, taxpayers in Newfoundland and Labrador could be on the hook for a federal levy of $25 million when two new ferries are delivered within a year or so.
Food Labelling Modernization Engagement Summary Report
December 6, 2014
CFIA has released a summary report of feedback from stakeholders who participated in the first engagement phase of the CFIA's Food Labelling Modernization initiative.
The report is available on the CFIA website.
PM concludes successful G-20 Summit in Australia
December 3, 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper concluded a two-day visit to Brisbane, Australia, where he participated in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit on November 15 and 16, 2014. The visit was part of a broader trip to the region, which included a stop in Auckland, New Zealand, for an official visit. He was joined by Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance.