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Ottawa, July 6, 2010: In a special report released today, the voice of Canadian business is calling for stronger economic ties with China.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s report, Canada-China: Building a strong economic partnership, asks whether we, in politics, business and society at large, have maximized the Canada-China economic partnership. China is due to become the world’s second largest economy this year, with markets representing 1.3 billion increasingly sophisticated consumers and deep pools of capital.

“Our extensive research and discussions with our members and Canadian thought leaders convince us that now is the time for both governments and the business community to reinforce efforts to realize the economic potential of Canada-China ties,” states Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber.

Ottawa, 29 June 2010 - Continuing a long tradition of providing the global trading community with the most up-to-date trade tools, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is preparing to launch the Incoterms® 2010 rules in September. ICC is represented in Canada by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, namely ICC Canada.

Today, ICC Canada has announced it is now accepting pre-orders for the revised Incoterms rules, which will come into effect on 1 January 2011.

On June 21, 2010, Bill C-2 (An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia) passed Third Reading in the Senate and was given Royal Assent. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in calling upon government to conclude FTAs that further open doors to markets and new opportunities for Canadian business.

Ottawa, June 22, 2010: Today, Canada’s largest business association released an important report that reviews the front-and-centre issues that will be discussed at the G20 summit in Toronto on June 26 and 27, 2010.

When the G20 leaders meet, they are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda that includes: mapping out a strategy for countries to withdraw enormous economic stimulus, finding a way forward on resolving global imbalances, pressing for an open and rules-based trading regime, and strengthening the global financial regulatory system.

“This summit is an opportunity for Canadian leadership,” says Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “Toronto gives Prime Minister Harper an opportunity to promote Canadian values and present solutions that serve our own interests and the global community’s in a balanced way.”

The Hon. Perrin Beatty to the Canadian American Business Council

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