According to the November 2013 Export Performance Monitor report, Canadian exports rose 1.8% to $40.6 billion in September, driven almost entirely by rising volumes. August growth was revised up from 1.8% to 2.4%, pushing it to the largest monthly increase in almost 2 years. Exports are now up 7.2% compared to September of last year, a healthy gain for 2013, said the EDC.
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Exports continue to climb, says EDC report, but US remains strongest market for Canada
December 3, 2013
Government of Canada Helps Grain Industry Explore New Trade Opportunities
November 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 13 November 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
[US] Customs brokers seek exemption from new truck rules
November 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 article by American Shipper.
Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations Advance in Ottawa
November 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that progress continues to be made toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) as the fourth round of negotiations concluded in Ottawa.
Proposed Regulation: General Export Permit No. 41 – Dual-use Goods and Technology to Certain Destinations
November 30, 2013
The purpose of the proposed GEP No. 41 - Dual-use Goods and Technology to Certain Destinations is to allow residents of Canada, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to export or transfer certain items included in Group 1 and ECL item number 5504 for end –use in certain eligible destinations.