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The Liberals under Justin Trudeau have won a minority government, setting the stage for what is sure to be a raucous year in federal politics. cbc.ca/1.5329744

Plastic straws, cotton buds, drink stirrers, plates, cutlery and balloon sticks are just some of the single-use plastics that will be banned in Canada, according to the source. cbc.ca/1.5168386

Great news! The #ECJ has ruled that #CETA is compatible with EU treaties. Since this ambitious trade agreement provisionally entered into force in Sept 2017, trade between 🇨🇦 & 🇭🇺 has steadily increased, creating new opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic #TimeToDiversify

Min Carr and Mairead Lavery, President & CEO of @ExportDevCanada announced the $50M Women in Trade Investments Program to help #WomenOwned and operated businesses in 🇨🇦, supporting the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. #WomenExporters #GenderEqualityMatters

Earlier this week, I joined fellow Budapest-based Ambassadors from #LimaGroup countries in welcoming the Representative of Interim President Guaido to #Hungary, Amb. Enrique Alvarado. #Canada supports ongoing efforts to peacefully restore constitutional democracy in #Venezuela

Want to know how #CETA is creating new opportunities for your business? ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/i…

Mairead Lavery named president and CEO of Export Development Canada, the first woman in the role. "Mairead Lavery has a proven record of innovative and trusted leadership at EDC." — Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification

Minister Carr meets today with Peter Kažimír, Deputy PM & Finance Minister for the Slovak Republic -- a strong supporter of #CETA. Lots to discuss on the upcoming OECD Ministerial Council Meeting & how digital trade can benefit the global economy. #CanadaEU #TimetoDiversify 🇨🇦🇸🇰

Getting 400+ “live” 🇨🇦 lobsters to #Budapest? Not a problem for the great team of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in #Hungary. Congratulations to @ChamberCanadian on hosting a memorable 25th annual #LobsterDinner yesterday night! #iLoveLobster #CulinaryDiplomacy #CETA

Tomorrow night it's time for some #Canadianlobster in Budapest!

The #CPTPP passed 3rd reading in the House of Commons and is now under consideration by the Senate! #Canada is now closer to ratifying this #freetrade agreement, which will open new, fast-growing markets! For more info: Canada.ca∕CPTPP #TimeToDiversify