CETA
Singapore Tech & Advanced Manufacturing Trade Mission 2019
November 11th 2019The World Trade Centre Toronto (WTC-T) is convening a Tech & Advanced Manufacturing trade mission to Singapore, helping Canadian companies to grow their business activities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Singapore is not only a hub for research, science and…
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Firms know little about CETA as Canada pushes diversifying exports
Government survey shows only 7% of the polled businesses were familiar with details of the Canada-EU deal.
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UPDATE: Trudeau pushes CETA in EU leaders’ summit
French National Assembly begins its consideration of France’s ratification bill.
Cheese factory co-op gets $1.5M from federal dairy fund
Will help with modernization of equipment as co-op prepares for market changes resulting from CETA.
EU-Canada trade deal gets green light from legal adviser
Critics of law maintained dispute settlement clauses would give too much power to multinationals at cost of independence of EU member states.
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Via Rail places $989M train order with Siemens for key rail corridor
No Canadian content requirement; the German firm will build the trains at its North American headquarters in California.
Trilateral free trade deal extends hiring spree at Port of Montreal
USMCA deal prompts port to take on 50 new workers.
European trade commissioner says hurdles remain for ratification of EU Canada deal
Investor protection provisions cannot enter into force until all 28 member states give the thumbs-up.
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The uncertain future of the Canadian European trade deal
A negative ruling by the EU Court will require a renegotiation of CETA and the ICS.
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North American businesses are bullish on NAFTA prospects: HSBC
But global survey of firms finds executives are concerned about protectionist policies.
Canada-EU trade enters new era of openness as CETA comes into force
Now over 98% of Canadian goods will be able to enter the EU without tariffs.
UK’s May, Trudeau say Canada CETA deal a ‘basis’ for new talks
Deal eliminates over 90% of trade barriers between Canada and the EU.
Survey: Export growth supports eurozone despite euro rise
Increase a surprise; most forecasters were predicting a modest fall.
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Getting climate change into NAFTA could prove difficult
The Canadian and US governments are far apart on many environmental issues.
Trudeau addresses Merkel-Trump rift, commits to Europe and US
Also pledged his ongoing support for the Canada-EU free trade deal and fighting climate change.
