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Canada ratifies wine agreement; exporters to benefit
The Government of Canada recently announced Canada’s ratification of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) Agreement on… Read more
Health Canada to regulate non-corrective/cosmetic contact lenses
Health Canada is amending the Medical Devices Regulations for non-corrective or ‘cosmetic’ contact lenses to fall under Class… Read more
EU, US negotiators pick up TIIP talks
Recent reports indicate that negotiations for the world's largest free trade agreement have recently picked up.
Canada seeking comment on WTO Environmental Goods Agreement
The negotiation of a plurilateral Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) among a group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members… Read more
Canada-Ukraine FTA completed as TPP discussions drag on
In the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, talks regarding Canada's dairy supply have turned frosty, and the country's free… Read more
Expanded Suez Canal trial run takes place ahead of opening
Ahead of the opening of a new, second shipping lane in the Suez Canal next month, the waterway… Read more
EU, U.S. negotiators pick up TTIP talks
Recent reports indicate that negotiations for the world's largest free trade agreement have recently picked up.
Expansion and modernization of Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement
On July 21, 2015, Canada and Israel concluded negotiations toward an expanded and modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement… Read more
European ports see fewer delays for mega-ships than other vessels
In Europe, mega-ships seem easier for ports to handle than the average-sized variety.
Softwood Lumber export tax reduced for August 2015
Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for a reduction in the export… Read more