Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world recorded its first trade surplus since September 2014, moving from a $1.0 billion deficit in October to a $526 million surplus in November. Exports were up 4.3%, on the strength of increased exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products as well as record exports to countries other than the United States.
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Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan
January 27, 2017
Please be advised that the Web page for “Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan” has been updated and is available at the following address:
Sign up for a My CFIA account
January 27, 2017
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is making it possible for you to complete some of your business transactions with them online.
Sign up for a My CFIA account and start the enrolment process. Over the course of 2017, the CFIA will gradually add a suite of services online, including the ability to apply for certain licences, permits and export certificates.
Cabinet Changes Announced by Prime Minister
January 27, 2017
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on changes to the Ministry:
Chrystia Freeland, currently Minister of International Trade, becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs, and retains the Canada-U.S. relations file, including trade relations.
Canada keen to boost ties, seal trade pact with India
January 27, 2017
Canada is keen to boost its business ties with India and is moving forward with attempts to seal a trade pact with the South Asian country, Canada's minister of infrastructure and communities told Reuters.