WTO (World Trade Organization) http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/RSS feed from DFAIT en 2013-05-23 Copyright http://www.international.gc.ca/media/rss/ WTO (World Trade Organization) http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/media Statement by Ministers Fast and Ritz on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2013 The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast, and the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, today issued the following statement on the United States Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) 05/23/2013 06/06/2013 Minister Fast Welcomes Appointment of Next WTO Director-General http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/08a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/08/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today issued the following statement on the appointment of Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil as the next director-general of the World Trade Organization. 05/08/2013 05/22/2013 Harper Government Continues to Advance Canadian Prosperity and Interests Throughout Fast-Growing Asia-Pacific Region http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/04/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/21/2013 Minister Fast’s ninth visit to Asia in less than two years is part of Canada’s focus on opening new markets and creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in every region of the country 04/21/2013 05/05/2013 Minister Fast to Promote Canadian Leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2013/01/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/23/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will promote Canada’s economic success at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be held from January 23 to 27, 2013, in Davos, Switzerland. 01/23/2013 02/06/2013 Harper Government Advances Pro-Trade Plan to Open New Markets in 2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/12/27a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/27/2012 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted key accomplishments for 2012 of the most ambitious trade-expansion plan in Canada’s history. 12/27/2012 01/10/2013 Minister Fast Congratulates Russia for Ratifying Its Accession to WTO http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/07/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/21/2012 International Trade Minister Ed Fast today issued the following statement after Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, signed legislation ratifying Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) 07/21/2012 08/04/2012 Canada Pleased with World Trade Organization Appellate Decision on United States Country-of-Origin Labelling http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/29a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/29/2012 Appeal decision agrees with findings in favour of Canadian livestock industry, farm families and North American economies that COOL is discriminatory. 06/29/2012 07/13/2012 Harper Government Takes Steps to End WTO Challenge on South Korea’s Ban on Canadian Beef Imports http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/18a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/18/2012 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced that Canada is taking steps to formally terminate the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel on the issue of the Republic of Korea’s ban on Canadian beef imports. 06/18/2012 07/02/2012 Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Commitment to Free and Open Trade at World Trade Organization Meeting http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/05/120523.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2012 05/23/2012 06/06/2012 OECD Report Confirms What Canada Has Been Saying: Trade Leads to Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2012 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, in France to attend the annual Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD) ministerial meeting, as well as an informal gathering of World Trade Organization ministers, today welcomed the findings of a new publication released by the OECD confirming the critical role trade plays in creating jobs, growth and prosperity. 05/23/2012 06/06/2012 International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Meet with Global Counterparts at Senior-Level Trade and Economic Meetings in France http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/05/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/21/2012 Minister Fast to attend Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and World Trade Organization meetings 05/21/2012 06/04/2012 International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Discuss Canada’s First Trade Mission to the New Libya http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/30a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/30/2012 01/30/2012 02/13/2012 International Trade Minister Ed Fast Advances Harper Government’s Job-Creating, Pro-Trade Plan in 2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/394.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/27/2011 No. 394 - December 27, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. ET 12/27/2011 01/10/2012 Statement by International Trade Minister Ed Fast on Russia’s Accession to World Trade Organization http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/379.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/16/2011 No. 379 - December 16, 2011 - 11 a.m. ET 12/16/2011 12/30/2011 Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Canada’s Leadership Role at WTO in Media Teleconference http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/16/2011 No. A/100 - December 15, 2011 12/16/2011 12/30/2011 International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Canada’s Leadership Role at WTO in Media Teleconference http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. A/100 - December 15, 2011 12/15/2011 12/29/2011 Canada Welcomes WTO Government Procurement Deal http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/378.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. 378 - December 15, 2011 - 4 p.m. ET 12/15/2011 12/29/2011 Canada Adopts Anti-protectionist Pledge at World Trade Organization http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/377.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. 377 - December 15, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET 12/15/2011 12/29/2011 Photo Release - Canada Wins WTO Case on U.S. Country-of-Origin Labelling http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111118.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/18/2011 November 18, 2011 11/18/2011 12/02/2011 Canada Wins World Trade Organization Case on U.S. Country-of-Origin Labelling http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/349.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/18/2011 No. 349 - November 18, 2011 – 11:30 a.m. ET 11/18/2011 12/02/2011 Photo Release - Minister Fast and Minister Penashue Highlight WTO Challenge of Unjust EU Ban on Canadian Seal Products http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/110831.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/31/2011 August 31, 2011 08/31/2011 09/14/2011 Harper Government Stands Up for Jobs and Opportunity in Local Communities http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/250.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/31/2011 No. 250 - August 31, 2011 – 10:30 a.m. ET 08/31/2011 09/14/2011 Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Peter Penashue Stand up for Jobs and Opportunity in Local Communities http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-064.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/31/2011 No. A/64 – August 30, 2011 08/31/2011 09/14/2011 International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Peter Penashue Stand up for Jobs and Opportunity in Local Communities http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-064.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/30/2011 No. A/64 – August 30, 2011 08/30/2011 09/13/2011 Minister Fast Welcomes WTO Report Praising Canada’s Strong Economic Performance http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/170.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/20/2011 No. 170 - June 20, 2011 - 9:40 a.m. ET 06/20/2011 07/04/2011 Harper Government Moves Forward to Establish WTO Panel on European Union Seal Ban http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/123.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/25/2011 No. 123 - March 25, 2011 - 11:40 a.m. ET 03/25/2011 04/08/2011 Harper Government Continues to Stand Up for Canadian Seal Industry http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/061.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/11/2011 No. 61 - February 11, 2011 - 9 a.m. ET 02/11/2011 02/25/2011 Minister Van Loan Marks Coming-into-Force of Canada-U.S. Agreement Waiving Buy American Provisions http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/069.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/16/2010 No. 69 – February 16, 2010 – 2:30 p.m. ET 02/16/2010 03/02/2010 Canada and United States Reach Agreement on Buy American http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/056.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/05/2010 No. 56 – February 5, 2010 – 8:20 ET) 02/05/2010 02/19/2010 Joint Statement on Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/055.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/05/2010 No. 55 – February 5, 2010 – 8:15 a.m. ET 02/05/2010 02/19/2010 Modification - Canada Joins WTO Panel on Chinese Export Restrictions http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/003.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/06/2010 No. 3 - January 6, 2010 - 9:15 a.m. EST 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 Canada Applauds Developing Country Initiative to Reduce Trade Barriers http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/369.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/03/2009 No. 369 - December 3, 2009 - noon EST 12/03/2009 12/17/2009 Canada Commits to Strengthening WTO http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/365.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/01/2009 No. 365 - December 1, 2009 - 11 a.m. EST 12/01/2009 12/15/2009 WTO to Hear Canada’s Challenge to U.S. Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/350.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/19/2009 No. 350 - November 19, 2009 - 11:15 a.m. EST 11/19/2009 12/03/2009 Canada Requests WTO Consultations on EU Seal Products Ban http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/327.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/02/2009 No. 327 - November 2, 2009 - 10 a.m. EST 11/02/2009 11/16/2009