The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) in cultured koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi) in British Columbia (B.C.).
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Information in Relation to the Softwood Lumber Dispute
September 13, 2017
Following is a notice from Global Affairs Canada.
Canadian lumber producers get reprieve with end of 20% of preliminary duties
September 13, 2017
Final U.S. decision on duties on Canadian softwood lumber postponed until no later than Nov. 14
Canadian softwood lumber producers are getting a temporary reprieve as a large portion of preliminary duties in place for four months have ended pending a final decision.
'A Hail Mary pass': how the Port of Prince Rupert became a player in the world of global trade
September 13, 2017
Don Krusel likes to tell newcomers to Prince Rupert just how dire things were for the north coast B.C. city 10 years ago.
"The unemployment rate... was over 13 per cent," he recalled. "The pulp mill, which was the mainstay of the economy, had just gone into receivership. Down on the waterfront, the longshore labour, there were less than 80 people working here."
Mexico gets 'Plan B' trade plan ready as Trump revs up NAFTA threats
September 13, 2017
Mexico sees a serious risk the United States will withdraw from NAFTA and is planning for that eventuality, Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said ..., calling talks to renegotiate the deal a "roller coaster" that could lead to an impasse.