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Government announces enhancements to maintain healthy and safe food for Canadians

November 30, 2013

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 news release by Health Canada.

Today, from a local Co-Op grocery store, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, announced the Healthy and Safe Food for Canadians Framework and expansion of FoodNet Canada.

Certain Greenhouse Bell Peppers, Notice of Revision of Schedule

November 29, 2013

Dumping case number: AD/1387
Dumping file number: 4214-28

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today revised the schedule concerning its re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain greenhouse bell peppers originating in or exported from the Netherlands.

Softwood Lumber quota for December 2013

November 28, 2013

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for DECEMBER 2013 exceeds US$355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of DECEMBER 2013.  

CFIA Fish Inspection Forms 5588 and 5608

November 28, 2013

The Fish Import Notification (CFIA/ACIA 5588) and the form for Import Products Destined for Further Processing in Federally Registered Establishments (CFIA/ACIA 5608) have been changed to ensure they meet the new accessibility guidelines mandated by Treasury Board for all forms posted on the external website.  The forms can now be filled and saved.

Canadian international merchandise trade, September 2013

November 28, 2013

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2013 release by Statistics Canada.

Canada's merchandise exports grew 1.8% while imports edged up 0.2% in September. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.1 billion in August to $435 million in September.

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