Concerning the expiry review determination regarding the dumping of copper tube from Brazil, China, Greece, Mexico and South Korea, and the subsidizing of copper tube from China.
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Fed-up Canada leans on United States to help with China crisis
May 6, 2019
Canada is leaning on the United States to help settle a dispute with China, which has started to block imports of vital Canadian commodities amid a dispute over a detained Huawei executive.
In a sign of increasing frustration at what it sees as a lacklustre U.S. response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is signaling it could withhold co-operation on major issues.
100 organizations join World Economic Forum blockchain supply chain initiative
May 3, 2019
[On May 2, 2019] the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a new initiative “Redesigning Trust with Blockchain in the Supply Chain” to ensure blockchain is deployed in an “interoperable, responsible and inclusive way”. There’s much to gain in terms of efficiency, transparency and interoperability.
Mexico Takes Major Step Towards USMCA Trade Pact
May 3, 2019
On Monday April 29th, 2019, Mexico’s Senate approved a bill that gives its workers the right to use secret-ballots to vote on union matters and contracts. It also requires proof of workers’ consent for collective bargaining agreements and creates an independent agency and court to replace the current labor board in order to resolve disputes and register unions.
Simplified plant import permit application process
May 2, 2019
Beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, without having to submit a hard copy.