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Greig: Federal tax backtracks aside, much of impact still unknown

By John Greig October 20, 2017

The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors’ annual tax update showcased confusion and frustration at the federal government’s shifting plan to change how small business is taxed. “I was very, very offended by all of this,” said Kurt Oelschlagel, of BDO Canada, who was part of a panel on the government changes at the CAFA event, […] Read more

Tax return storage at the Canada Revenue Agency. (Canada.ca)

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Ottawa scraps plans for new limits on capital gains

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 19, 2017

The federal finance ministry has backed away from proposed plans for new limits on capital gains exemptions, over concerns of “unintended consequences” for businesses such as farms. Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Thursday announced the federal government “will not be moving forward with measures that would limit access to the LCGE (lifetime capital gains exemption),” […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Toronto exchange may delist marijuana firms with U.S. operations

By Alastair Sharp October 17, 2017

Toronto | Reuters — Canada’s TMX Group, operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, said on Monday that it might delist stocks of marijuana companies with interests in the U.S., where their operations are illegal under federal law. TMX disclosed its plans as Canadian securities regulators said companies must disclose any connection to the U.S. marijuana […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Tough U.S. NAFTA demands send ball back into lobbyists’ court

By Dave Graham, David Lawder October 16, 2017

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — Lobbying efforts on the North American Free Trade Agreement faced a major test this week after the Trump administration ignored advice from U.S. business groups and pitched proposals to radically reshape NAFTA, leaving its future in doubt. The U.S. demands to force renegotiation of NAFTA every five years and reserve […] Read more

A 2018 Ram 1500 pickup. (FCANorthAmerica.com)

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U.S. stance on autos sows more doubt about NAFTA overhaul

By Dave Graham, David Ljunggren October 13, 2017

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — The Trump administration on Friday demanded that U.S.-made content account for half the value of the cars and trucks sold under the North American Free Trade Agreement, raising further doubts about any potential deal to renew the pact. Three sources briefed on the protectionist U.S. proposal, which is in line […] Read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a science fair at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa on Sept. 26. (PM.gc.ca)

General, Markets, Reuters

U.S. hikes NAFTA tension with call for ‘sunset clause’

By Dave Graham, David Lawder October 12, 2017

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — Washington has dramatically increased tensions in talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement by proposing that the lifespan of any new deal be limited to five years, people familiar with the negotiations said on Thursday. The proposal for a so-called sunset clause — just one of a series […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Trump says U.S.-Canada trade deal possible, excluding Mexico

By David Ljunggren, Roberta Rampton October 11, 2017

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be open to a bilateral trade pact with Canada if a deal cannot be reached with Mexico to substantially revise the North American Free Trade Agreement. Asked by a reporter if he could envision maintaining free trade with Canada if NAFTA talks […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Britain reported looking to NAFTA if Brexit deal fails

By Reuters October 10, 2017

London | Reuters — Britain could join a formal trade alliance with the United States, Canada and Mexico if the European Union refuses to clinch a post-Brexit trade deal, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday. The newspaper said British ministers were looking at joining the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as part of […] Read more

John Barlow in July 2015. (JohnBarlowMP.ca)

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Consultations close on tax planning proposals

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 5, 2017

Calls from farm groups and federal opposition politicians for further consultations on a proposed overhaul of the private corporation tax system have been shut down in the House of Commons. A motion Tuesday from Ontario Tory MP Pierre Poilievre, vice-chair of the Commons finance committee, calling for consultations to continue beyond their Monday deadline through […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Top U.S. NAFTA negotiator sees no problem with pace of talks

By Adriana Barrera, David Ljunggren September 25, 2017

Ottawa | Reuters — The top U.S. negotiator at talks to modernize the NAFTA trade pact on Monday dismissed questions about why his team had so far failed to produce specific proposals on key issues, saying “I don’t see a problem.” Officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada are in Ottawa for the third of […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

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U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

Greig: Federal tax backtracks aside, much of impact still unknown

Ottawa scraps plans for new limits on capital gains

Toronto exchange may delist marijuana firms with U.S. operations

Tough U.S. NAFTA demands send ball back into lobbyists’ court

U.S. stance on autos sows more doubt about NAFTA overhaul

U.S. hikes NAFTA tension with call for ‘sunset clause’

Trump says U.S.-Canada trade deal possible, excluding Mexico

Britain reported looking to NAFTA if Brexit deal fails

Consultations close on tax planning proposals

Top U.S. NAFTA negotiator sees no problem with pace of talks

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