Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

A recent report by economist Graeme Crosbie, commissioned by a national financial institution, highlights a significant trend in Canada’s food consumption patterns. Over the past two decades, Canada has increasingly relied on imported food, reducing its reliance on domestically produced goods.   At the turn of the century, Canadian-produced food accounted for 80% of total […]

Canada, International Trade, News, Taiwan

September 12, 2023

The International Trade Council acknowledges Canada’s unwavering commitment to strengthening trade relations with Taiwan, as expressed by Ed Jager, Director of Trade and Investment at the Taipei Canadian Trade Office. Mr. Jager’s remarks underscore Canada’s dedication to fostering economic collaboration and enhancing trade ties with Taiwan, reinforcing the belief that partnership and cooperation are vital […]

Canada, News, Trade Agreements

September 6, 2023

The International Trade Council acknowledges Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau’s announcement regarding the expectation to finalize a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This development follows the formal launch of the Canada-ASEAN strategic partnership, which was a focal point of discussion during the ASEAN-Canada summit held in Jakarta.   Prime […]

Canada, Economic Relations, News

August 7, 2023

The International Trade Council acknowledges the evident implications of wildfires on Canada’s trading performance. As illustrated by the recent Donnie Creek wildfire and many others this year, there is a significant impact on Canadian exports.   The latest report from the Conference Board of Canada highlights a widening of Canada’s trade deficit for the second […]

Canada, Europe, News, Trade Agreements

December 1, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) applauds the decision of the German parliament to approve the free-trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Canada, taking an important step towards the full implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).   The CETA, signed in 2016, has been provisionally applied since 2017, with most of […]