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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the EU-Canada Leaders’ Summit and CETA signing ceremony in Brussels, Belgium on Oct. 30, 2016.

EU trade deal moves forward but questions remain

CETA is bucking an international trend that sees countries pulling back from trade deals

By Alex Binkley February 24, 2017

With ratification by the European Parliament and the House of Commons, the Canada-Europe free trade deal known as CETA has taken a giant step forward. But questions remain about its full implementation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the ratification is an important milestone. “Canada and the EU will now complete their respective legislative and regulatory

News

From cheese to maple syrup, what’s in EU-Canada trade deal?

By Reuters February 24, 2017

The European Union and Canada will kick-start a multibillion-dollar trade pact called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in the coming months after it secured approval from EU lawmakers on Wednesday. Parts of the deal, particularly concerning investment, will only come into force after clearance by more than 30 national parliaments and the assemblies

Livestock

French MNAs take EU-Canada trade deal to court

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 21, 2017

Paris | Reuters — More than 100 French left-wing lawmakers decided Tuesday to appeal to the country’s Constitutional Council to block a contentious free trade deal between the European Union and Canada. Supporters of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) say it will boost economic growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Cereals, Crops

Italy’s pasta labeling plan raises Canadian concerns

By GFM Network News, Isla Binnie, Rod Nickel February 15, 2017

Winnipeg/Rome | Reuters — Canada has raised concerns with Rome about Italy’s plan to require country-of-origin labels on pasta sold there, Canada’s agriculture minister said on Wednesday about a move that is alarming Canadian wheat exporters just as a free trade deal gained European approval. Rome sent a draft decree to the European Commission in

Livestock

EU, Canada secure clearance to kick-start free trade deal

By GFM Network News, Philip Blenkinsop February 15, 2017

Strasbourg | Reuters — The European Union and Canada secured clearance on Wednesday for their contentious free trade deal and the removal of import duties that supporters say will boost growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. The two parties can claim a success for their open markets policy after months of protest

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Easy come, easy go for canola

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus January 25, 2017

CNS Canada — The ICE Futures Canada canola market has been something of a maverick over the course of the week, bucking pressure from a stronger loonie and weaker soybeans, but traders could turn on the market in coming sessions, one analyst said. “There’s certainly some commercial buying keeping it firm, but it may be

Livestock

Key European body backs EU-Canada trade deal

By GFM Network News, Philip Blenkinsop January 24, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A planned EU-Canada free-trade deal moved closer to reality on Tuesday after a key committee advised the European Parliament to give its backing after months of protests and heated debate. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is seen as a test of Europe’s ability to forge future trade accords

Peter Gould, general manager and CEO, Dairy Farmers of Ontario. (John Greig photo)

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Ontario dairy sector optimistic with expanding demand

By GFM Network News, John Greig January 16, 2017

Ontario’s dairy industry is in a period of unprecedented growth, with over 15 per cent more quota going to dairy farmers in less than two years. There are almost certainly more quota increases to come, in order to increase milk production to displace significant volumes of butter now being imported. “It’s an absolutely great time

Livestock

EU-Canada trade deal clears further hurdles in Europe

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 12, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A planned EU-Canada free trade deal received backing from a committee of the European Parliament and Germany’s top court on Thursday, increasing its chances of entering force later this year. The European Union and Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in October, but only after opposition from a

Livestock

CETA clears legal test hurdle in EU parliament

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 23, 2016

Strasbourg | Reuters –– The planned EU-Canada free trade deal cleared a hurdle to its implementation next year when the European Parliament rejected a motion on Wednesday to ask the top European Union court to rule on its legality. The vote by lawmakers in the parliament is an indication they will also ultimately back the

Daily Network News

Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois

Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein

Spain detects first swine fever cases outside initial Barcelona outbreak zone

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EU trade deal moves forward but questions remain

From cheese to maple syrup, what’s in EU-Canada trade deal?

French MNAs take EU-Canada trade deal to court

Italy’s pasta labeling plan raises Canadian concerns

EU, Canada secure clearance to kick-start free trade deal

ICE weekly outlook: Easy come, easy go for canola

Key European body backs EU-Canada trade deal

Ontario dairy sector optimistic with expanding demand

EU-Canada trade deal clears further hurdles in Europe

CETA clears legal test hurdle in EU parliament

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