On October 5th 2015, twelve Pacific Rim countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the USA, Vietnam) concluded nearly eight-year long negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement ("TPP"). It is said to be the largest regional trade agreement ("RTA") in history, constituting 40% of the world's GDP.
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MHMOP Chapter 11 – European Union – Annex R
October 30, 2015
Amending Annex R: The Canadian Program for Certifying Freedom from Growth Enhancing Products (GEPs) for the Export of Beef to the European Union (EU) which replaces the Canadian Program for Certifying Freedom from Growth Enhancing Products (GEPs) for the Export of Beef to the EU.
Eggs and Egg Products TRQ Applications Availability & Deadline
October 30, 2015
The Egg and Egg Products Notice to Importers (No. 848) inviting applicants to submit an application for a share of the egg and egg products import quota for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2016 is now available.
Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations
October 30, 2015
Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 26 September and 3 October 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette.
Canadian International Trade Tribunal
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Forget NAFTA, the TPP is the new ‘gold standard’ of global trade
October 30, 2015
It will take years before the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and its possible drawbacks, find their way into the Canadian economy.
One thing for sure is that much of what we gained from the North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA], which came into effect in 1995, will be superseded by the new 12-nation TPP — whenever member nations finally sign off on the pact.