More countries have put temporary restrictions on Canadian beef products after a confirmed case of mad cow disease in one beef cow in Alberta earlier this month.
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South Korea bans Canadian beef exports in light of BSE
March 7, 2015
South Korea says it’s banning imports of Canadian beef after a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or “mad cow disease,” was found on a northern Alberta farm earlier this week, despite reassurances from Canada’s agriculture minister the case would not impact Canadian beef trade.
Ukraine conflict: Canada issues new sanctions
March 7, 2015
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced a new round of sanctions in response to what he calls the "escalated acts of aggression" by Russian-backed fighters in eastern Ukraine.
Harper's office issued travel bans Tuesday against 37 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and economic sanctions against 17 Russian and Ukrainian entities.
Government of Canada welcomes an arrangement with the US to advance the new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor and Detroit
March 7, 2015
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, issued today the following statement:
"I am pleased to confirm that following significant discussions with the United States and Michigan, Canada has now signed an Arrangement to ensure that the new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan can proceed without further delay."
Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations
March 7, 2015
On February 17, 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced new Canadian sanctions against 37 Russian and Ukrainian individuals, and 17 Russian and Ukrainian entities.