

Canadian beef producers expecting to double, even triple exports to Japan thanks to TPP
OTTAWA — After years stuck in the doldrums, Canadian beef exporters finally see opportunity for growth. Thanks to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, they say their exports to Japan could double, or even triple, after years of trade difficulties imposed, in part, by Canadian mad-cow scares. Debate in Canada over the TPP has mostly focused on the possible negative impact of the recently inked 12-nation trade agreement — in particular, how increased global competition will eventuall
Quebec headed for big export growth: Export Development Canada
The continued growth is being led by strong international demand for aircraft and parts, EDC says. Quebec’s highly diversified economy is on track for a 10 per cent increase in exports this year and eight per cent growth in 2016, a new forecast by the Canadian government’s lending agency says. According to Export Development Canada, the continued growth is being led by strong international demand for aircraft and parts, which accounts for nearly 14 per cent of the total value