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December 22, 2003
December 15, 2003
Trade Mission to Chile: Mission Accomplished
The trade mission to Santiago, which took place from December 2 to 5, 2003, and involved 51 businesses, enabled Canadian firms to land new business deals in Chile and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). This agreement benefits both countries; indeed, trade and investment have climbed steadily since it came into effect. This week's edition of Stories of the Week highlights a variety of firms that took part in the trade mission to Chile and signed deals with Chilean companies.
December 9, 2003
Distinctive Giving: Canadian Giftware
Spirit chimes, fleece booties for your favourite pooch, Molière or Nelligan
clocks, a perfectly aged whisky; all gifts that could bring happiness
to those who are dear to you during the festive season. This week, Stories of the Week showcases Canadian companies
that are shining examples of Canadian ingenuity.
December 2, 2003
Chile, A Key Partner in Latin America
Canada considers Chile to be a key partner in Latin America and ever since the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement came into effect in 1997, bilateral trade has jumped by 32 percent, totalling around $950 million in 2002. The current trade mission aims to identify and build upon the opportunities for increased trade and investment that exist between our two countries. This week, Stories of the Week looks at Canadian companies doing business in Chile.
November 25, 2003
2003 Canada Export Awards
The Canada Export Awards were established in 1983 by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to recognize the success of Canadian exporters in the global marketplace and their contribution to Canada's economic growth. These awards are presented each year to Canadian exporters chosen for their success on the international market. This week's Stories of the Week features the winning companies, which illustrate what exporting is all about and the innovative spirit behind their international success.
November 21, 2003
November 20, 2003
November 18, 2003
November 17, 2003
Free Trade Area of the Americas
Canada is participating in the 8th Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) ministerial meeting, which will take place in Miami, Florida, on November 20 and 21, 2003. This meeting of the hemisphere's 34 trade ministers marks the midpoint in the final phase of the negotiations, which are scheduled to conclude by January 2005. This year's ministerial meeting, co-chaired by Brazil and the United States, will provide an opportunity for trade ministers to review progress to date and to provide guidance and instructions on how to move forward in order to meet the January 2005 deadline. This week's Stories of the Week features Canadian companies doing business in the hemisphere...
November 10, 2003
Past Winners Reap the Rewards
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will present Canada Export Awards to 12 outstanding exporters in recognition of their achievements and success in the global economy at the 20th anniversary of the Canada Export Awards on November 24, in Toronto.
This week's edition of Stories of the Week profile some past Canada Export Award winners who have used the award to their advantage...
November 6, 2003
November 5, 2003
South Africa, Canada's Largest Trading Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa is Canada's largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and is the gateway for Canadian companies to other countries in the region. Canada therefore supports any initiative on the part of Canadian companies to demonstrate their commitment to Africa and create lasting partnerships that balance profit-seeking with socially responsible behaviour. This week's edition of Stories of the Week features Canadian companies doing business in South Africa...
October 27, 2003
Canada and China: Diversifying Relations
The affinities that exist between the two countries played an instrumental role during Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's recent visit to China, which took place from October 21 to 24, 2003, and wrapped up with the signing of three new agreements relating to initiatives in the areas of the environment, education, legislative practices, health and agriculture. This week's edition of Stories of the Week shines the spotlight on Canadian firms that are doing business in China, reaping the benefits of their participation in the 2001 Team Canada trade mission...
October 22, 2003
8th FTAA Ministerial Meeting
Ministers responsible for Trade in the Americas will be meeting in Miami on November 20-21, 2003 for the 8th Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Ministerial Meeting. This meeting will mark the half-way point in the final phase of the negotiations, which are scheduled to conclude by January 2005...
October 20, 2003
The 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew and Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham preceded Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to Bangkok, where they attended the APEC Ministerial Meeting on October 17 and 18, 2003. This week's edition of Stories of the Week turns its attention to companies doing business with one of the APEC member economies...
October 14, 2003
NAFTA Has Proven its Value
The member countries of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) form the world's largest trading bloc, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$11.4 trillion, or one third of the world's total GDP. January 1, 2004, represents an important milestone in trade and economic relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico. This date marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of NAFTA. This edition of Stories of the Week focuses on Canadian companies that are thriving in the United States and Mexico thanks to NAFTA....
October 8, 2003
NAFTA, a Resounding Success
Minister for International Trade Pierre Pettigrew hosted his American and Mexican counterparts on October 7 in Montreal, during the annual NAFTA Free Trade Commission meeting. This edition of Stories of the Week turns its attention
to Canadian companies that are thriving in the United States and
Mexico thanks to NAFTA...
October 7, 2003
Celebrating NAFTA @ 10
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew hosted today his American and Mexican counterparts in Montreal for a meeting of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Commission. At this year's meeting, ministers reviewed progress on a number of NAFTA-related files, including the work of the Investment Experts Group, which is examining the operation of the investment chapter of NAFTA. Click here for more details...
October 3, 2003
Canada Launches NAFTA Challenge of U.S. Wheat Ruling
On October 3, the Government of Canada launched a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) challenge of an August 29, 2003 countervail ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce that imports of certain types of Canadian wheat are subsidized. The government is also considering various legal options following a further decision in this dispute by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Looking at two different kinds of Canadian wheat imports, the ITC ruled that imports of durum wheat did not injure the U.S. industry. It did, however, find that imports of hard red spring wheat harm the U.S. industry. As a result, the U.S. will impose duties on imports of hard red spring wheat. Find out more...
October 1, 2003
The Lure of Vietnam
Consistent economic growth, political stability, a young and educated
population of approximately 80 million, rising incomes, an expanding
private sector, and a government commitment to trade and investment
liberalization are some of the characteristics that are attracting
investors to Vietnam. This edition of Stories of the Week features Canadian
companies that have expanded their operations to Vietnam...
September 26, 2003
Summary of the WTO 5th Ministerial Conference
The WTO 5th Ministerial Conference in Cancun ended without conclusion on September 14, when Conference Chairman and Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez determined that it would not be possible to reach consensus across the agenda and closed the meeting. Read the full summary.
September 23, 2003
Agri-food Companies Take on Competitors on Their Own Turf: All It Took Was a Little Ingenuity, Talent and Boldness!
What do an apple pie company, a honey processing company, a snack-foods company and a supplier of frozen wild blueberries have in common besides a taste for fresh and distinctive products?
This edition of Stories of the Week features Canadian companies that have made a name for themselves in the American, European and Asian markets.
September 18, 2003
Canada-European Community Wine and Spirits Agreement Signed
An Agreement between Canada and the European Community (EC) on trade in wines and spirit drinks was signed today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Read further information on the Agreement, which provides significant benefits to both European and Canadian producers and exporters...
September 15, 2003
September 14, 2003
September 13, 2003
September 12, 2003
September 11, 2003
September 10, 2003
September 9, 2003
September 4, 2003
Minister Pettigrew will participate in the 5th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancún
From Sept. 10 to 14, 2003, International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will lead a Canadian delegation to the Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancun, Mexico. Read the press release, the backgrounder and other useful information on the Canadian participation at wto.gc.ca... International Trade Minister Tours British Columbia and Alberta
This issue of Stories of the Week features three Canadian companies that manufacture distinctive products, much to the delight of consumers both in Canada and beyond its borders.
September 3, 2003
August 29, 2003
August 13, 2003
NAFTA Panel Declares U.S. Softwood Lumber Countervailing Duty Illegal
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew announced that a NAFTA dispute settlement panel ruled that the United States' application of countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber was contrary to U.S. law. The NAFTA panel found in favour of Canada, requiring the U.S. Department of Commerce to correct their determination within 60 days.
For more information on this dispute, see our Website: www.softwoodlumber.gc.ca
August 11, 2003
- Canadian Bikes at 2003 Tour de France
The 2003 Tour de France was a definitive turning point for the young Canadian company that created the R2.5 bike frame used by the international CSC team. This issue of Stories of the Week features three Canadian companies that manufacture leading-edge products, much to the delight of consumers both in Canada and beyond its borders...
August 5, 2003
- The Relationship of the Inter-American Democratic Charter to the FTAA
The Government of Canada has developed a discussion paper that identifies issues and seeks views and options to operationalize the relationship between the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the FTAA Agreement. To learn more about this initiative, see our section It's Your Turn...
August 1, 2003
- Report on NAFTA Chapter 11 Multi-stakeholder Consultations
On May 28, 2003, Canada hosted a multi-stakeholder consultation session in Montreal. This consultation was held on behalf of the NAFTA (Chapter 11) Investment Expert Group, which is made up of officials of the Canadian, U.S., and Mexican governments, and is charged by the NAFTA Free Trade Commission, which is made up of the Trade Ministers of the NAFTA Parties, with reviewing and examining the operation and implementation of Chapter Eleven. The daylong meeting was held with a view to assist the Investment Experts Group in identifying shared priorities for further work, and in preparation for the next Free Trade Commission meeting to be held in the fall of 2003. To learn more...
July 25, 2003
July 17, 2003
Second Thematic Meeting Open to Civil Society
The FTAA Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) instructed in April 2003 the Committee of Government Representatives on the Participation of Civil Society to organise a series of Thematic Meetings open to all sectors of civil society on issues related to the FTAA negotiations. The First Thematic Meeting was held on Wednesday June 25, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and dealt with the issue of agriculture. A Second Thematic Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23, in Santiago, Chile, and will address the issue of services, with particular emphasis on telecommunications, professional services, and cultural industries. Other sectors of interest to civil society participants will also be discussed. The notice and agenda of this meeting are available on the official FTAA website at http://www.ftaa-alca.org. The deadline to register is September 12, 2003. If you have any questions, please contact us at ftaa.zlea@dfait-maeci.gc.ca NAFTA panel orders U.S. to correct flawed softwood anti-dumping determination
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew welcomed today's NAFTA panel decision which states that the United States' application of anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber was inconsistent with U.S. domestic law.
July 15, 2003
July 8, 2003
The World Trade Organization: An Engine for Growth and Development
From July 28 to 30, Minister for International Trade Pierre Pettigrew will host an informal meeting in Montreal, of some 25 International Trade Ministers from member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO). To learn more, read our Stories of the Week...
July 7, 2003
July 2, 2003
The Free Trade Area of the Americas: Strengthening Hemispheric Relations
The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) is a project that came into being at the first Summit of the Americas held in Miami in 1994. Thirty-four democratic countries rallied around a common goal and agreed to begin talks aimed at creating a free trade area. This area comprises more than 830 million inhabitants, representing one seventh of the world‘s population, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.7 trillion. To learn more, read our Stories of the Week...
June 24, 2003
June 23, 2003
NAFTA: A Treaty, a Foundation, a Past, a Future...
This treaty includes a set of rules governing trade between the three signatory countries, with a view to increasing trade and investment. These rules deal with investment, services, intellectual property, competition and temporary entry for business people.
Read more in our Stories of the Week...
June 18, 2003
Initial Environmental Assessment of the Canada-CA-4 Free Trade Negotiations
In keeping with the Framework for Conducting Environmental Assessments of Trade Negotiations, an environmental assessment (EA) of the Canada-Central America Four Free Trade Negotiations is being conducted to help negotiators to better integrate environmental considerations into the negotiating process. The Initial Environmental Assessment is released for a sixty-day public comment period. Send your comments by August 18, 2003...
June 16, 2003
Canadian Companies Take Part in 45th Paris Air Show
The 45th Paris Air Show will take place from June 15 to 22, 2003, at the Parc des expositions, Le Bourget, in Paris. A flagship event in the world of aeronautics and a gathering place for thousands of industry professionals, the show will draw over 1,856 exhibitors, including some 60 Canadian aeronautics companies.
Read more in our Stories of the Week...
June 13, 2003
June 9, 2003
Canada and the United States: A Solid Relationship
Canada and the United States have a solid relationship. Cooperation between our two countries is excellent on more than one front, including the key areas of security and defence. Our trade continues to grow, and more than 95 percent of it is conducted smoothly.
Read more in our Stories of the Week...
June 3, 2003
WTO - Canada Welcomes Report on APEC's WTO Capacity Building
Minister Pierre Pettigrew today welcomed the release of a report entitled APEC's WTO Capacity Building Activities at the APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This year's APEC trade ministers' meeting was one of the last major scheduled meetings of trade ministers before the WTO Ministerial Conference, to be held in Cancún, Mexico, this September. To learn more, read the News Release...
June 2, 2003
Canada and APEC: Cooperation in the Interest of Canadian Companies
In Thailand, the APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade is in full swing in Khon Kaen. It precedes the Economic Leaders' Meeting, which will take place in October in Bangkok.
Read more in our Stories of the Week...
May 27, 2003
May 26, 2003
Nunavut Sanginivut
The Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC) was created to continue the encouragement of businesses operating in several Nunavut communities. The mandate of the NDC is to increase employment and income-generating activities for the people of Nunavut, to stimulate the growth of local businesses, and to promote economic diversification. Read more in our Stories of the Week...
May 21, 2003
Doing Business with France: "le pays de Marianne"
More than 180 Canadian subsidiaries and secondary institutions do business in "le pays de Marianne" and have chosen to set up operations there. A number of Canadian companies have made significant inroads into the French market in such sectors as manufacturing, commerce, business services, real estate, banking and insurance. To learn more, view the Stories of the Week...
May 20, 2003
FTAA - TNC: Report of the Civil Society Event
A civil society event was held on the margins of the 13th FTAA Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) Meeting in Puebla, Mexico. Some 50 participants, mostly academics, members of the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGO) representatives, and a number of government officials were in attendance. The discussions pivoted around four thematic panels on economic integration and development, market access for goods, services and investment, as well as other issues on the FTAA agenda. To learn more, read the factual report.
May 14, 2003
FTAA - Consultations on Government Procurement Market Access Negotiations
As part of the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to consult with key stakeholders in the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations, Canada has developed a consultation survey on the government procurement negotiations for distribution and completion by interested parties. The feedback received will be used to guide Canadian negotiators as they prepare to submit Canada's initial requests in government procurement to other countries for improved market access to their government procurement markets. Return the Questionnaire by June 6, 2003... Canada Announces End of Dairy WTO Dispute
The Government of Canada announced the conclusion of a lengthy World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute with the United States and New Zealand over Canada's dairy export practices. To learn more, read the News Release... Canada Eyes the Largest Market in the World: The European Union
The results of the survey on Canadians' views on international trade show that nearly three quarters of Canadians are in favour of free trade between Canada and Europe. To learn more, view the Stories of the Week...
May 13, 2003
May 12, 2003
Canada's Trade Policy Strategy - Sustaining Our Success
Creating opportunities in Canada and Abroad
Canadian trade policy is the reflection of how the Government pursues three key objectives: prosperity, rules and support for broader political goals. Trade Update 2003 - Annual Report on Canada's State of Trade
The report documents Canada'a trade and investment performance for 2002. Trade Policy Research 2003
which contains a series of thought provoking papers that examine current trade issues, focuses on the progress of the Doha Multilateral trade negotiations leading up to the half-way point at the Cancun Ministerial Meeting in September 2003.
May 7, 2003
Government Tables Response to SCFAIT Report on North American Partnerships
May 7, 2003, the Government of Canada tabled its Response to the Parliamentary Committee Report, "Partners in North America: Advancing Canada's Relations with the United States and Mexico" which highlights the opportunities and challenges for Canada posed by ever-increasing interdependence within North America and underlines that Canada's economic growth, prosperity and physical security are tied, more than ever, to the future of the continent. Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference
Information for Canadian Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
For the Fifth Ministerial scheduled in Cancun September 10-14, 2003, Canada will provide an integrated program of briefings and events on-site for all representatives of Canadian organizations accredited by the World Trade Organization, as well as daily teleconferenced briefings from Cancun for those who wish to follow-up the Conference from Canada. For more details ...
May 5, 2003
Canada releases the Initial Environmental Assessment of the FTAA Negotiations
The Initial Environmental Assessment of FTAA negotiations is the first of three reports to be released. The first report suggests that, in the aggregate, the environmental impacts on Canada are likely to be minimal. Any potential environmental impacts will be further analyzed in the second and third reports. The Government of Canada welcomes comments on this report, as well as comments on anticipated economic, environmental and policy-making impacts on Canada as a result of the FTAA negotiations. Feedback received will be used to help prepare for the next phase. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2003...
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Japan: A Country That Appreciates Canadian Products
Canada and Japan have built solid trade relations over the years. Our two countries are now focusing their efforts on defining a new bilateral trade agreement that will give our trade relations the attention they deserve. To learn more, view the Stories of the Week
April 30, 2003
FTAA: 13th Trade Negotiations Committee Meeting
The 13th FTAA Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) meeting was held in Puebla, Mexico, on April 8-11, 2003. It was the first TNC meeting since the Quito Ministerial, and the first under the Brazilian and U.S. Co-Chairmanship. To learn more... FTAA Report on Multistakeholder Consultation
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), hosted a multistakeholder consultation on Canada and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), which was held in Ottawa on February 27, 2003. This daylong event provided a forum for open and focused discussion on key issues related to the ongoing FTAA negotiations. Over 40 organisations from the business sector, academia, labour unions, environmental groups, and other stakeholders were in attendance. To learn more...
April 28, 2003
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun, Land of Business Opportunities
Canada and Japan have built a close and enviable trade relationship. In 2002, trade between Canada and Japan increased to $25.3 billion...
To learn more, view the Stories of the Week
April 24, 2003
April 17, 2003
Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference
Cancun, Mexico (September 10-14, 2003)
For the Fifth Ministerial scheduled in Cancun, September 10-14, 2003, Canada will provide an integrated program of briefings and events on-site for all representatives of Canadian organizations accredited by the World Trade Organization.
If you want to be involved in the Canadian program in Cancun, you must register with the World Trade Organization by April 30, 2003. To learn more...
WTO Public Symposia
2003: Challenges ahead on the Road to Cancun
Geneva, Switzerland (June 16-18, 2003)
Participants from governments, parliaments, civil society, the business sector, academia and the media are invited to discuss how the new negotiations can address key challenges facing the multilateral trading system...
April 16, 2003
- FTAA: Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Market Access - Consultation Notice
The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians on market access issues related to agricultural and non-agricultural products in the current Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations. The input we receive through the consultation process is of great benefit in helping us to achieve favourable market access for Canadian goods. This input will complement feedback and advice already received, and which will continue to be received, through other consultative means and fora. All interested parties are invited to submit their views and comments by May 9, 2003. Learn more about this consultation...
April 15, 2003
- International Trade Minister Tours Maritime Provinces
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will visit Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown April 15 to 17, 2003, to meet with exporters and business people interested in exporting their goods and services abroad. Read more in our Stories of the Week...
April 14, 2003
- Pettigrew Initiates Consultations on Future of Canada-European Union Trade and Investment Relations
On April 14, 2003, International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew initiated consultations with Canadians on ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations with the European Union. The Government of Canada will consult Canadians, the provinces and territories, businesses and non-governmental organizations on the proposed agreement as well as on barriers to the European market to be addressed in the context of ongoing World Trade Organization negotiations. A Canada Gazette notice seeking public submissions was published on April 12. Find out more....
April 9, 2003
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Forum 2003 - 28-29 April 2003
The OECD Forum is a public event in which the representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), industry and labour, and the academic and research communities can meet and discuss key issues of the 21st century. For further information on the Forum Agenda and Registration Procedures, click on the following link:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/tna-nac/event_sponsor-en.asp
- Canada's International Market Access Priorities
Access to foreign markets is an important part of the government's efforts to ensure prosperity for Canadians. Opening Doors to the World: Canada's International Market Access Priorities 2003 highlights the trade accomplishments in 2002 and the priorities for 2003. More...
- Canada Makes Public Key Initial Offers for Free Trade area of the Americas (FTAA)
Canada has made public the market access it is offering in Agriculture and Industrial goods. See our "FTAA" section to learn more about Canada's Initial Offers for Cross-Border Services and Investment, and Government Procurement.
- Sharing Canadian Talent with the World
To demonstrate the importance of the General Agreement on Trade in Services negotiations and the role of services in Canada's economy, success stories involving the services sector are being showcased this week in Stories of the Week
April 7, 2003
April 4, 2003
- NAFTA Chapter 11 on Investment
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. v. Government of Canada
The legal documents listed below are now available in this website:
April 1, 2003
March 31, 2003
March 26, 2003
Combining Economic Development and Environmental Protection
For the invited guests, the importance of combining economic development and environmental protection dominated their discussions. Canadian Environment Minister David Anderson and Quebec Environment Minister André Boisclair reiterated their governments' commitment to sustainable development. This week's Stories of the Week features Canadian companies that are innovators in the field of clean technology...
March 25, 2003
Agricultural Trade with the United States
Created in 1999 to provide a high-level forum to strengthen Canada-U.S. agricultural trade relations and to facilitate discussion and co-operation on matters related to agriculture, the Canada-U.S. Consultative Committee on Agriculture (CCA) met in Ottawa on November 15, 2002. Read the Minutes of this CCA Meeting...
March 14, 2003
WTO Confirms Canada As One of World's Most Liberal Traders
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew welcomed the World Trade Organization's Trade Policy Review of Canada, released March 14, which recognizes Canada as one of the most transparent and liberal traders in the world. Read the Report of the Government of Canada, the Opening Statement by the Canadian Delegation and more...
March 11, 2003
Exporting Environmental Technologies: Good for Canada, Good for the World
The leading multi-sectoral environmental technologies trade show and conference in the Americas-AMERICANA 2003-will be held on March 19 to 21, 2003 in Montreal, Quebec. This year's theme,"Solutions for a Healthy World," features leading-edge technologies in the areas of climate change, air pollution, contaminated sites, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste treatment, renewable energies and geomatics, as well as international markets and business opportunities. This week's Stories of the Week features Canadian exporters specializing in environmental technologies....
March 10, 2003
March 4, 2003
International Trade Minister on National Tour
From March 4 to 7, International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will be visiting Quebec City, Kitchener-Waterloo, Edmonton and Regina. The Minister will meet with Canadian business people to discuss trade, exporting and investment. Find out more... U.S. Commerce Department - Wheat Investigations
Canada refutes U.S. Commerce Department's preliminary findings of wheat subsidy. To learn more, read the News Release and Backgrounder...
February 28, 2003
Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference
Cancun, Mexico (September 10-14, 2003)
Procedures for registration to attend the Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference are now available. The deadline to register is April 30, 2003...
February 27, 2003
WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement
Canada identifies certain anti-dumping issues as possible subjects for the WTO Rules Negotiating Group. Read the Submission... Informal Meeting of Trade Ministers
Held in Tokyo, Japan, February 14-16, 2003
Minister Pettigrew attended this informal meeting. Read our brief report to learn more...
February 26, 2003
February 24, 2003
February 18, 2003
February 17, 2003
February 14, 2003
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Canada Makes Public Key Initial Offers for Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
Canada has made public earlier today the market access it is offering to FTAA partners in cross-border services and investment, and government procurement...
For further information, please click on the links below:
February 11, 2003
February 5, 2003
February 4, 2003
January 28, 2003
January 24, 2003
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Essay papers on investment protection - Ad Hoc Experts Group on Investment Rules
These essays on issues relating to international investment rules were commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the Ad hoc Expert Group on Investment Rules. This group was formed of various stakeholders as part of a continuing process that the government is undertaking to inform Canada's approach to negotiating international trade rules. The content of these papers reflect the author's views and therefore cannot be construed as Canada's position...
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International Trade Policy Research Survey 2002
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has recently completed its biennal survey of those in Canada, the United States and overseas who are currently conducting research in Canadian-related international trade policy. The survey attempts to clarify our knowledge of which substantive topics are receiving research attention (and in which contexts - i.e., multilateral, bilateral, WTO, NAFTA, etc…) and where further research might be needed...
January 23, 2003
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Canada Puts Forward Its Case For A More Open and Transparent WTO
Read the complete text of Canada's submission and information on overall negotiations at the WTO...
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WTO Non-Agricultural Market Access Negotiating Group
Under the WTO's Doha Development agenda, the Non-Agricultural Market Access Negotiating (NAMAN) Group has been given a broad mandate to work towards agreement "to reduce, or as appropriate, eliminate tariffs. . . in particular on products of export interest to developing countries." "Non-agricultural" products include the full range of industrial goods, including fish and forest products. Learn more...
January 21, 2003
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Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Biotechnology
Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Biotechnology play a vital role in Canada's knowledge economy. This week, Stories of the Week shines the spotlight on businesses working in this sector...
January 16, 2003
January 13, 2003
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Businesses Specializing in Beverages
From 1997 to 2001, Canada's total beverage exports rose significantly, amounting to $1.5 billion in 2001. This week, Stories of the Week shines the spotlight on businesses that have shown originality, creating high-quality products...
January 10, 2003
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NAFTA- Rules of Origin Liberalized
On January 1, Canada announced measures to liberalize the NAFTA rules of origin for certain products, including alcoholic beverages and petroleum/topped crude oil. These changes make it easier for manufacturers of these products to qualify for duty-free treatment under the NAFTA...
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NAFTA Chapter 11 on Investment
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. ("UPS") v. Government of Canada
The Investor's Revised Amended Statement of Claim of December 20, 2002 has been posted in this site....
January 9, 2003
January 8, 2003
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Softwood Lumber Dispute
On January 8, 2003, the World Trade Organization (WTO) established, at Canada's request, a panel to hear Canada's challenge of the United States'. Final Dumping Determination relating to Canadian lumber imports. Find out more...
January 6, 2003
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NAFTA Chapter 11 on Investment
S.D. Myers v. Government of Canada
Read the Final Award (concerning the apportionment of costs) and the separate opinion by Dr. Bryan Swartz.
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