Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative. During their conversation —which was Ambassador Tai’s first international call since her confirmation—Minister Ng congratulated her on her historic and unanimous confirmation as United States Trade Representative.
Day: March 22, 2021
Conservation officials say a recent spike in wildlife attacks in and around the Vancouver area is unusual and fear there could be more as the weather warms.
A former top official in the Conservative government has testified that it looked into two rumours of alleged inappropriate conduct involving Gen. Jonathan Vance prior to appointing him. Ray Novak spoke to the House of Commons defence committee which is investigating what both Liberal and Conservative governments knew about Vance’s personal life.
Today, Canada announced it is imposing new sanctions against 4 officials and 1 entity under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations, based on their participation in gross and systematic human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States and the United Kingdom, and in solidarity with the European Union.
Canadian farmers are looking to reduce waste, and plant-based plastics are an increasingly popular alternative as part of a growing Canadian bioeconomy. Creating exciting new options for Canadian farmers, while supporting them in responsibly managing on-farm plastic waste, is helping to build a healthier economy and environment.