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Minister Fast Marks Conclusion of Latest Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

March 13, 2014

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, ..marked the conclusion of the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Ministers from negotiating countries met in Singapore from February 22 to 25, 2014, to continue their pursuit of a comprehensive and balanced agreement...

Business Barometer: Optimism on the rise again among small businesses

March 13, 2014

Small business owners are showing a little more optimism in February. CFIB's Business Barometer® Index rose 0.4 points to 64.4 this month, expanding on its 1.7 point gain in January. The index is now running about half a point better than its average for 2013.

APEC to boost global agreement on trade facilitation

March 13, 2014

APEC member economies, which were instrumental in concluding a breakthrough global agreement on the simplification of customs procedures, are intent on ensuring that its implementation is successful and the benefits to cross-border trade materialize...

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