Rob Gillies and Tracey Lindeman, Associated Press Updated 9:46 am PDT, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, a man smokes multiple joints in a Toronto park as they mark the first day of legalization of cannabis across Canada. Supply shortages have been rampant in the two weeks since Canada became the largest national pot marketplace. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File) less FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, a man smokes multiple joints in a Toronto park as they mark the first day of legalization of cannabis across Canada. Supply shortages have been rampant in the two weeks ... more Photo: Chris Young, AP FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, people check out the sample counter at a cannabis store in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Supply shortages have been rampant in the two weeks since Canada became the largest national pot marketplace. (John Woods/The Canadian … [Read more...] about Gone to pot: Marijuana shortages plague Canada
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Canada announces official ratification of CPTPP
International Trade Diversification Minister of Canada Jim Carr met with New Zealand High Commissioner Daniel Mellsop to inform the ratification on October 29 (Canada time).According to Carr, Canada has completed necessary steps to ratify and implement the wide-ranging trade deal between 11 Asia-Pacific nations.Source: dotemirates.comCanada is the only among the seven largest advanced economies in the world (G7) with free trade access to all other G7 nations. Canada seems to be greatly beneficial from the CPTPP as once the agreement is implemented, 99 percent of its current exports to CPTPP markets will be tariff free.Previously, Mexico, Japan, Singapore and New Zealand had ratified the CPTPP.The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – the revised trade deal born out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) following the withdrawal of the United States last year – will be provisionally enacted 60 days after it is ratified by … [Read more...] about Canada announces official ratification of CPTPP
Winners of logo contest for Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties announced
The winning designs will be used in events celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, as well as in activities of the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association. In the category of 45 years of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties, the first prize was presented to Ho Tu Anh and Tran Ngoc Vuong from the central city of Da Nang. Meanwhile, the design of Le Quy Hai from Hanoi won the first place to become the logo of the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association. General Secretary of the association Nguyen Thi Thu Giang said after three months, the competition received total 126 entries of contestants from 10 localities of Vietnam and from Canada. Since its establishment in May 1999, the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, has hosted a number of activities to promote Vietnamese land and people to Canadian friends and vice versa, thus enhancing their mutual understanding. VNA Related news Logo contest … [Read more...] about Winners of logo contest for Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties announced
2 arrested for disruption at US-Canada border in Maine
HOULTON, Maine — U.S. Customs and Border Protection says two people are in custody after causing a disruption at the edge of Maine and Canada that halted traffic at a border crossing for hours. U.S. customs says it arrested two male Canadian citizens for the disruption Friday. The agency says the men stopped their vehicle between the ports of entry and refused to communicate with authorities from either country. The border crossing between Houlton, Maine, and Woodstock, New Brunswick, was completely shut down for more than six hours, and traffic remained halted at 7 p.m. For most of the day, traffic was being redirected away from the crossing into Houlton because of the vehicle. The Canada Border Services Agency issued an alert saying the port of entry was experiencing a "service disruption." … [Read more...] about 2 arrested for disruption at US-Canada border in Maine
A little bit of France, only 16 miles from Canada
Rich Morin, The Washington Post Published 2:05 pm CDT, Friday, October 26, 2018 Ornate woodwork and a striking palette mark this home near the center of French St. Pierre. The structure extending out onto the sidewalk is a tambour, drum in French, named because visitors must beat the door to be heard. less Ornate woodwork and a striking palette mark this home near the center of French St. Pierre. The structure extending out onto the sidewalk is a tambour, drum in French, named because visitors must beat the door ... more Photo: Photo For The Washington Post By Richard Morin Treats and more than 50 varieties of tea await patrons at Patricia Detcheverry's Les Delices de Josephine in St. Pierre. Treats and more than 50 varieties of tea await patrons at Patricia Detcheverry's Les Delices de Josephine in St. Pierre. Photo: Photo For The Washington Post … [Read more...] about A little bit of France, only 16 miles from Canada