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Canada must step up digital trade strategy, says Conference Board report


OTTAWA – Canada has a golden opportunity to shape global policy on trade in the digital economy, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada.The report, Canada's Trade in a Digital World, says that while digitization has opened up new trading possibilities, Canada has yet to put forward "a leading-edge, clear digital trade strategy"."With thoughtful and forward-thinking policies, Canada could have a major impact on emerging policy in this area”, said Danielle Goldfarb, associate director of international trade and investment centre, and author of the report. “Where Canada has a strong stake, it could shape policies that support...