As the U.S. prepares to start renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement as soon as mid-August, [its] International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the elimination of remaining tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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GoC wants to hear from Canadians in developing A Food Policy for Canada
June 23, 2017
A Food Policy for Canada will be the first-of-its-kind for the Government of Canada, and represents an important step in tackling the opportunities and challenges of Canada’s food system.
EDC Export Performance Monitor, June 2017
June 23, 2017
The momentum behind Canada’s export growth remained solid in April as merchandise exports increased by 1.8% and reached a new record value. This continued the strong trend which has seen the value of exports grow by a compound annual growth rate of 18.5% since June 2016.
Consultations on the renegotiation and modernization of NAFTA
June 23, 2017
On June 3, 2017, the Government of Canada launched public consultations on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Public consultations are an important step toward the renegotiations process. The views gathered from Canadians will inform the federal government’s approach as we engage with the United States and Mexico.
'Riskier than doing nothing': Softwood lumber package may hurt Canada's case with U.S.
June 23, 2017
When the federal government sets out to bolster a sector already under fire for getting too much of a boost, it has to tread carefully.
... Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr tried to explain how his softwood lumber action plan was an "appropriate response" to U.S. countervailing duties.