The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body (AB) review of the Panel report on the E.U. – Seals dispute was a win for Canada but the implications of the report go well beyond banning seal products from the E.U. market.
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Managing Costs, Regulations Across International Borders
June 21, 2014
The demand for energy is high and projected to increase steadily by at least 2% per year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). As a result, oil and gas products are being shipped at a faster rate than ever before, increasingly making their way across international borders to meet demand.
CFIA - Proposed Foreign Food Safety Systems
June 19, 2014
The CFIA has asked for comment on the proposed Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition (FFSSR). Recognition under the FFSSR indicates that two countries' food safety control systems are comparable. Under CFIA's new framework for importing food, importers will require a licence.
Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2014
June 19, 2014
Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.8% while imports increased 1.4% in April. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $766 million in March to a deficit of $638 million in April.
Detroit-Windsor bridge project clears final regulatory hurdle
June 19, 2014
A major Canada-U.S. infrastructure project has cleared its last regulatory hurdle with the granting of a permit for a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont.
That permit from the U.S. Coast Guard was the last one required for a bridge in the busy corridor that handles one-third of all Canada-U.S. trade.