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Anti-seal hunt ads in U.S. dismissed by fisheries minister *
"It's not misleading, it's absolutely wrong," says John Efford, a former fisherman from Newfoundland. "It can't be any more wrong to say we're killing baby seals when we're not."
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Beijing bans Canadian birds *
China has joined other Asian governments in banning imports of Canadian poultry after avian flu was reported in birds on a farm in British Columbia.
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Canadian Seal Hunt Begins Amid Protests *
Let's all protest . . . something,okay?
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Cattle ban could last for years *
It will likely take years rather than months to get countries to reopen their borders to Canadian beef in the wake of the mad cow scare, says an internal assessment by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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CoolBrands hit by lawsuit from U.S. firm *
Weight Watchers International Inc. has slapped CoolBrands International Inc. with a lawsuit, alleging "anticipatory breach" by the Canadian frozen treats maker of a licensing agreement and asking a New York court to immediately scrap the pact.
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Drilling into a cross-border treaty *
The B.C. government's myopic selfishness on gas exploration may damage Canada-U.S. co-operation on water quality, says international-law expert MICHAEL BYERS.
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Eid sacrifice ritual latest casualty of BSE *
Halt of Canadian goat exports to the U.S. leaves Muslims looking for replacements.
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EU bans U.S. poultry products *
The European Union banned the import of all poultry products from the United States on Tuesday following the outbreak of a highly contagious strain of avian influenza in Texas.
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EU imposes sanctions on U.S. goods *
The European Union said Monday that it has started imposing millions of dollars in sanctions on U.S. goods because of Washington's failure to end export tax breaks.
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Fishing on the other side of the Pond: What to do when you are the victim of a faraway, non-paying business associate *
On the face of it, Tennessee resident Mort Walco looked like a stand-up guy, with a good reputation. When local businesswoman Deborah Faurot started to deal on Well Wishers' (Walco's company's) behalf, she had no hint of the trials and tribulations she would face just to get reimbursed for money she had spent on behalf of this apparent deadbeat!
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Japan bans Thai chickens over fears of avian flu *
Thailand swore yesterday that it is not covering up cases of bird flu, but Japan suspended imports from the huge Thai chicken industry until it is sure there are none.
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Mad cow on the high seas *
The disease's impact is being felt in some unlikely places. A small-town fish plant in B.C. is forced to close as the Asian market for a special product that uses beef plasma dries up. MARK HUME reports.
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Mad-cow panel opposes 'irrational trade barriers' *
An international panel of experts says it is “probable” that the United States has imported other infected cattle from Canada but recommends nonetheless that Washington show leadership by stopping “irrational trade barriers.”
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Ottawa to ban some U.S. beef *
Ottawa banned imports of some U.S. beef products Wednesday after a single case of suspected mad-cow disease raised its head in a Washington state herd.
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U.S. debate on IT outsourcing coming into focus *
Three developments are sharpening the U.S. debate over the offshore outsourcing of information technology and other knowledge-based services jobs. We've got updated projections and insights from Forrester Research, some policy moves by the Bush administration and a refreshing viewpoint from Senator Joseph Lieberman.
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U.S. ruling on China furniture to benefit Canada *
Canadian manufacturers want Ottawa to follow suit on anti-dumping duties.
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Whole Foods bans live lobster sales citing 'cruelty' *
Do lobsters have feelings? Or is this just a tempest in a crab-pot? What an idiotic waste of time!
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Whole Foods U.S. caves into IFAW seafood ban -- but Canadian stores stay strong and free *
Happy Canada Day: The International Fund for Animal Welfare continues to promote a ban on Canadian products, including misleading ads in U.S. newspapers. How does a Canadian react? Can you say 'BOYCOTT?'
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Worries over OPEC's spare capacity send U.S. oil prices to near record highs *
U.S. oil prices neared record highs yesterday as worries lingered over whether the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has enough spare capacity to quench global demand.
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Japanese unit of Microsoft raided *
Officials from Japan's fair trade watchdog raided the Japanese unit of software giant Microsoft Corp. on Thursday on suspicion of anti-monopoly law violations, the authorities said.
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Security on our own terms *
Protecting Canada is urgent, but let's not enter into a hasty economic arrangement with the U.S., says trade expert JOHN NOBLE.
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