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Impact of bilateral tensions on bilateral trade relations, including free trade negotiations, trade flows, and Team Canada trade mission.
Amid global uncertainty and challenges to the rules-based international trading order, it is more important than ever to diversify our external trade - a core strategic objective of Canada's IPS.
In October 2024, in response to China's non-market policies and practices, Canada imposed a 100% surtax on imports of EVs, and a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum from China.
CPTPP’s role in enhancing and diversifying trade opportunities for Canadian consumers and firms
Status of the Express Entry application system, which is used to manage a number of economic immigration programs.
Implementation of the Penitentiary Agriculture Program commenced in fiscal year 2018-19 and continues in a phased manner. In March 2021, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) updated its Penitentiary Farm Program at Joyceville and Collins Bay institutions to focus its dairy operations on the dairy cow program.
• Immigration Detention – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Correctional Service Canada (CSC) assistance agreement: Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines facility
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded the targeted blitz named Operation Blizzard to intercept contraband in all transportation modes.
Q1 – What measures is the Government of Canada taking to address the threat that the global spread of African swine fever poses to swine in Canada? Q2 – How has the Canadian Food Inspection Agency tested or validated its preparedness efforts? Q3 - What other work is being done to support Canada’s pork industry in preparing for and responding to the disease? Q4 - What is the status of an African swine fever vaccine or treatment? Q5 – What risk is posed by Canada’s invasive wild pig population and what actions are being taken?
Q1 – How will the Canadian Food Inspection Agency implement the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance and support access to veterinary products to support animal health?