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Canada stands to win big from a TPP without the U.S.: report
14-Jun-2017 iPolitics
Canada actually would see greater economic gains from a Trans-Pacific Partnership that excludes the United States — the so-called TPP11 — according to a new report released by the Canada West Foundation.
CETA could cause $1.5 billion in losses for Quebec cheesemakers, UPA says
14-Jun-2017 Montreal Gazette
Quebec cheesemakers face $1.5 billion in losses due to new tariff rules that accompany a trade agreement between Canada and Europe, according to the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA).
U.S. dairy lobby submits its demands for NAFTA
14-Jun-2017 The Globe and Mail
The dairy lobby’s 15-page letter had two main requests regarding Canada: a reversal of new rules on ultrafiltered milk products and increased access to the Canadian market that exceeds the 3.25 per cent offered in the early version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
European free trade deal talks paused over Trudeau’s insistence on investor-state provision
13-Jun-2017 Council of Canadians
The Norwegian government has put a pause on ’free trade’ talks given the Trudeau government’s demand for an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provision in the Canada-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement.
NAFTA’s dirty secret: it lets U.S. control our oil: McQuaig
9-Jun-2017 Toronto Star
Mexico’s fierce defence of its sovereignty stands in sharp contrast to the easy submission to Washington’s energy demands by Canadian politicians, led by then Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
Hundreds protest EU-Canada free trade deal in Madrid
6-Jun-2017 Tele Sur
People from over 400 trade unions and social organizations took part in the protest to demand that the Spanish Government block the free trade deal.
Canada and Chile push gender equality through trade
6-Jun-2017 MENAFN
Canada and Chile updated a 20-year-old free trade agreement by adding a groundbreaking clause on gender equality to encourage women’s entrepreneurship and employment.
Is a ‘progressive’ trade deal possible with China?
2-Jun-2017 The Tyee
Trudeau’s in pursuit of a bilateral pact. We think there’s a better way for Canadian workers.
Canada completes ratification of FTA with Ukraine
2-Jun-2017 Ukrinform
The Governor General of Canada signed the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement following the approval by the House of Commons and the Senate of the Canadian Parliament.
Denmark signs EU free trade deal with Canada
2-Jun-2017 CPH
A considerable majority in Parliament has approved the ratification of the EU’s free trade agreement with Canada (CETA). As a result, Denmark is among the first EU nations to sign on.
NAFTA talks to start in August: Here’s what the calendar looks like
30-May-2017 CTV
The Canadian government says it expects negotiations to start this summer for a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
Opinion 2/15 and the future of mixity and ISDS
22-May-2017 European Law Blog
The Court’s Opinion has consequences for future EU trade deals such as CETA and potentially a future UK-EU FTA.
OMG! TTIP, JEFTA, CEPA are DOA
15-May-2017 Politico
Brussels wants to avoid ‘toxic’ names that make trade deals unpalatable.
EU opens door to Canada’s dirty oil
12-May-2017 EurActiv
The decision bears the hallmark of the CETA free trade deal between Canada and the EU. Dirty oil has been given a clean label.
ASEAN, Canada agree to enhance role of SMEs
11-May-2017 Antara News
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, along with Canadian experts, are currently conducting a preliminary feasibility study of the ASEAN-Canada FTA.
Canada eyes parallel pursuit of TPP, EPA
10-May-2017 Japan News
Canadian Minister of International Trade has indicated his country’s plan to pursue bilateral trade negotiations with Japan in parallel with talks for effectuating the Trans-Pacific Partnership multilateral free trade pact without the United States.
U.S. farm groups pile on Canada as Trump eyes trade fairness
5-May-2017 Reuters
U.S. poultry exporters, who include Tyson Foods Inc and Pilgrims Pride Corp, as well as egg sellers, are expected to seek greater access to Canada’s tightly controlled market in renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Canada seeks to expand trade with MERCOSUR
3-May-2017 Prensa Latina
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’’s Government is debating the most essential issues for a free trade agreement with the Southern Common Market.
Canada to see some ’modest’ gains from trade deal with Europe: budget watchdog
3-May-2017 CBC
’CETA will lead to some gains for Canada, but they will be modest,’ report concludes.
TRIPS flexibilities under threat from investment disputes: a closer look at Canada’s “win” against Eli Lilly
28-Apr-2017 IP Watch
Although Canada won in a unanimous decision, the ruling does not, however, guarantee domestic discretion going forward, contrary to the suggestion of some.