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Since February, the US administration has initiated 7 sectoral investigations under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects of imports in the specified sectors on US security
The United States imposed global tariffs of 25% under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act on imports of automobiles and non-CUSMA compliant auto parts on April 3 and May 3, respectively.
On March 12, the United States imposed 25% Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products, and certain derivative products from all sources, including Canada.
Negotiations to modernize the treaty are paused. We wait for a signal from the U.S. to resume. Interim measures are in place to help serve as a bridge until a modernized treaty is brought into force.
Responsibility for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission was transferred to Global Affairs Canada. Concerns remain regarding the management of Canada's funding commitment between GAC and DFO.
Q1 – What is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency doing to respond to the bovine tuberculosis situation? Q2 – Can bovine tuberculosis be spread to humans? Q3 – How is bovine tuberculosis controlled in Canada? Q4 – Are owners of ordered to be disposed cattle compensated by the federal government?
Q1 – Who has jurisdiction over internal trade of food in Canada? Q2 – What specific elements are included within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's framework to address uncertainties related to domestic trade? Q3 – Is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency supportive of mutual recognition between provinces and territories?
Program funding and targets for Canada Summer Jobs
Provide an update on passport service delivery to Canadians
What is the Department doing to ensure that seniors receive the benefits to which they are entitled in a timely way?