Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-III§66 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Agriculture |
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(...)According to the authorities, a draft law governing the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is undergoing legislative approval. Meanwhile, a ban on imports of GMOs remains in place.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-III§102 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
Intellectual property measures |
Agriculture |
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Compulsory licences to use a protected plant variety, with fair remuneration, without the plant breeder's authorization may be granted for public interest reasons, defined as cases relating to social welfare, national security, or environment protection.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§253 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA, 2001) is Canada's principal maritime legislation, and along with its over 50 regulations, requires that all commercial vessels be registered, and that all non-commercial vessels be either licensed or registered, with few exceptions. The Act also has provisions on personnel; safety; navigation services; incidents, accidents, and casualties; wrecks; pollution prevention; and enforcement. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§258 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
Loans and financing |
Services |
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The Marine Liability Act was amended in December 2018 to modernize the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, Canada's domestic oil pollution damage compensation fund. Among other things, the amendments provide for unlimited compensation, emergency funding for a significant incident, and modernization of the Fund's levy so that it can be replenished. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§260 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Manufacturing |
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Canada is also in the process of enacting the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, that would give certain protections to the environment, public, etc., by strengthening vessel owner liability and enhancing federal powers to address abandoned, hazardous or wrecked vessels. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§263 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The National Marine Policy (1995) laid out a comprehensive framework for major elements of Canada's marine transportation system, including the port system, which consists of Canada Port Authorities (CPAs), public ports (which may be owned by Transport Canada or by other entities), and private ports. In all cases, the Minister of Transport has the authority to establish the regulatory framework regarding marine safety, security, and environmental protection; and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§264 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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In March 2018, the Minister of Transport launched a review of CPAs with a view to optimizing their role in the transportation system. The review is focused on four key themes: innovation and trade logistics (including safety and security components), partnering with Indigenous peoples, sustainability and port communities, and port governance. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/392/REV.1 |
S-Summary§26 |
Costa Rica |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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Costa Rica notified the WTO that during the period 2013-17 it did not grant any export subsidies for agricultural products and that domestic support provided to agriculture included: research, extension and advisory services; pest and disease control programmes; marketing and promotion services; and environmental programmes.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/392/REV.1 |
S-Summary§32 |
Costa Rica |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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(…) Costa Rica promotes sustainable, innovative and inclusive tourism. Foreigners may provide any kind of tourism service in Costa Rica.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/392/REV.1 |
S-IV§1 |
Costa Rica |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The contribution of agriculture to the GDP (including livestock, forestry and fishing) has remained relatively stable during the period under review.(...) In addition, the growth rate of the sector during the period under review was variable due to several factors, including the limited availability of land, which has led to the use of less fertile soils, and the impact of climate change, which has had a direct impact on agricultural production yields.
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