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B.C. contractors say drywall tariffs will hurt consumers most

October 1, 2016

B.C. contractors say new tariffs on drywall material are another factor that will keep the price of single-family homes in the province out of the reach of many.

... the Canadian government [has] imposed duties of up to 276 per cent on drywall imported from the U.S. in an effort to help Canadian producers.

Is the Loonie Leveling?

October 1, 2016

Canadian exporters are inquisitive. I personally hear a lot of your questions, mostly at conference Q&A sessions, but also through direct conversations. Without hesitation, the top issue is our dollar: why is it where it is at the moment, and where is it going.

Canada says deadlocked with U.S. over lumber, ready to litigate

October 1, 2016

Canada has not yet managed to settle a long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber exports and is ready to resort to litigation if necessary, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said...

German minister expects to win vote on EU-Canada trade deal

October 1, 2016

Germany's economy minister said ...he expected the country's Social Democrats, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, to vote in favor of a free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union at a party meeting on Sept. 19.

"We will get a majority vote," German Vice Chancellor and Economic Affairs Minister Sigmar Gabriel told reporters in Montreal.

CFIA Suspends Santemp Co., of Detroit, Michigan

September 26, 2016

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is temporarily suspending the approval of the establishment Santemp Co., (designation I425 and V19859) located in Detroit, Michigan, to export meat and meat products to Canada.

This measure is taken in accordance with s. 9(1)a) of the Meat Inspection Act.

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