Exporter confidence plunged in Canada this spring, according to EDC’s latest Trade Confidence Index. The semi-annual assessment of sentiment in Canada’s exporting community hit its lowest level since the European debt crisis panic in 2012 and the post-stimulus hangover in 2011. In both of those cases, confidence didn’t stay low for long.
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Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Statement of Reasons
June 12, 2019
Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain hot-rolled steel plate originating in or exported from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania.
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Changes in the regulation of nitrification and urease inhibitors
June 11, 2019
Nitrification and urease inhibitors imported into or sold in Canada are now subject to registration as supplements under the Fertilizers Act and Fertilizers Regulations, administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Macron tells Trudeau that France will ratify CETA 'as soon as possible'
June 8, 2019
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving Paris with a concrete guarantee that France will proceed with ratification of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this summer.
"We will launch ratification as soon as possible," said French President Emmanuel Macron following a bilateral meeting between the two leaders Friday.
Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2019
June 7, 2019
Canada's exports rose 1.3% in April, due mainly to higher exports of gold. Imports decreased 1.4%, mostly on lower imports of aircraft. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $2.3 billion in March to $966 million in April, the lowest deficit since October 2018.
In real (or volume) terms, exports were up 2.0% and imports fell 1.9%...