Following a Sept. 26 meeting, the World Trade Organization’s Committee on Rules of Origin reported that members continue to be divided on whether or not to work toward the completion of negotiations for harmonized non-preferential rules of origin.
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Business Groups Want Acceleration of Efforts to Increase North American Competitiveness
October 29, 2013
Major business groups from the U.S., Canada and Mexico sent a joint letter to their country’s leaders Oct. 3 urging an acceleration of efforts to strengthen economic relations among the NAFTA partners and enhance their competitiveness in the global economy.
New air transport agreements offer more choice for exporters
October 29, 2013
Canada has successfully concluded new and expanded air transport agreements with seven countries spanning several regions of the world.The amended agreements with Algeria, Ethiopia, South Africa and Turkey expand Canada’s existing air transport relationships by allowing airlines to introduce more flight options and routings, which benefit passengers and businesses by providing greater choice an
Bicycles, Interim Reviews Nos. RD-2013-001 and RD-2013-002
October 27, 2013
The Order, Notice of Order and an associated Press Release are available on the CITT website.
Order issued Monday, September 30, 2013
http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/requests/orders/rd2n001_e.asp
PM announces support for enhanced security cooperation with Malaysia
October 27, 2013
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced [on October 6, 2013] that Canada and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enhance security cooperation between the two countries and help address the threats of terrorism, human smuggling and organized crime in Southeast Asia and beyond.