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Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement reached

October 22, 2015

...The deal – signed Monday following negotiations that stretched over the weekend between 12 nations representing 40 per cent of global GDP – has the potential to dramatically reshape Canada’s trade landscape.

Trade deficit balloons to $2.5 billion in August

October 22, 2015

Statistics Canada says the country's trade deficit with the world increased to $2.5 billion in August — much higher than economists expected.

The increase came as exports fell 3.6 per cent in August, while imports edged up 0.2 per cent.

Economists had expected a deficit of $1.2 billion for the month...

Revised Annex A EU and New Certificate (OMIC) for EU Fresh Beef Exports to Canada

October 22, 2015

The revised Annex A EU and the new certificate (OMIC) for EU Fresh Beef exports to Canada has been finalized.

Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures - Section 11.7.3 - EU

October 22, 2015

Subsections 11.7.3.5 (marking and beef labelling requirements) and 11.7.3.6 (decontamination and animal welfare requirements) have been updated.   The changes have been made in the Meat e-Certification System.

Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures Chapter 11 - United States

October 22, 2015

Canada is permitting the importation of beef meat products from certain EU member states. Please refer to section Q.2.2 of annex Q - US for detailed requirements applicable to determine the eligibility of imported products.

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