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Caution needed on EU free trade
25-Jul-2011
Free trade talks between Canada and the European Union are well on the way to a successful outcome, according to officials in Ottawa. There are still points of disagreement that could derail the process, but it seems probable that in the next 24 months, a deal will be done.
Local CETA water concerns linger
25-Jul-2011
The Harper government says it’s successfully concluded an eighth round of free trade negotiations with the European Union, and despite reassurances from provincial, and recently federal, government officials that water is not on the bargaining table, several Sea to Sky residents are extremely concerned.
Impact Assessment of CETA IPR chapter
25-Jul-2011 ULB
CETA IPR chapter will likely have a slight positive effect on specific industries in the EU, such as agri-food companies using geographical indications. It would also benefit the Canadian publishing industry and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. At the same time, an IPR chapter in CETA could lead to notable negative effects in Canada, for example via higher prices on educational and pharmaceutical products.
Libre échange avec l’UE: Ottawa et les provinces devront se concerter
18-Jul-2011 La Presse Canadienne
Alors que les négociations portant sur la conclusion d’un accord de libre-échange entre le Canada et l’Union européenne entrent dans le dernier droit, le gouvernement fédéral et les provinces sont placés devant la difficile tâche de s’entendre sur les concessions qu’ils sont prêts à faire pour plaire à l’autre partie.
Group calls for more transparency in European trade negotiations
18-Jul-2011
A group of concerned citizens is warning Canadians don’t know what they are in for as Canada inches closer towards a free trade deal with Europe.
Canada on track to clinch EU free-trade deal, Tories say
16-Jul-2011
The Harper government says it’s successfully concluded an eighth round of free trade negotiations with the European Union and is on track to clinch a deal by 2012.
Perplexing silence hangs over proposed Canada, E.U. trade pact
16-Jul-2011
When Canada’s premiers gather in Vancouver next week, it’s hard to imagine that the subject of trade talks with the European Union won’t come up. The potential ramifications of any deal for the provinces are enormous.
Canadians may pay the price of US Free Trade Agreement with Colombia
9-Jul-2011
The United States intends to offset the cost of entering into a new Trade Promotion Agreement with Colombia by imposing a $5.50 fee on Canadian and Mexican travelers to the US.
Canadian agricultural commodity groups call for immediate resumption of free trade talks with South Korea
8-Jul-2011
A coalition of Canadian agricultural commodity groups is calling on Canada’s premiers and agriculture ministers to express their support the immediate resumption of free trade talks with the Republic of Korea.
ETUC wants FTA with Ottawa to strengthen workers’ rights
6-Jul-2011
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has called on Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht to ensure that the free trade agreement currently negotiated with Canada strengthens workers’ rights. In a letter dated 4 July and sent to De Gucht, Bernadette Ségol, ETUC’s general secretary, asked the EU to adjust its negotiating position in order to include in the final agreement a “strong” dispute settlement mechanism, with the possibility of fines being imposed for breaches of international obligations on labour standards.
India should go via Canada to boost trade with US: Report
4-Jul-2011
India’s route to boost its trade with the US lies through Canada, says a report here.
Tunisian free trade talks on the horizon
30-Jun-2011
Canada is expected to enter into negotiations toward a free trade agreement with Tunisia next year, and is looking at another deal with Qatar.
First a gold rush, then the lawyers
28-Jun-2011
Pacific Rim is suing the Salvadoran government in an international investment court, one of scores of cases in recent years in which frustrated oil, gas and mining investors, using provisions of trade agreements, have sought to recoup losses from mostly developing countries.
Canadian mining firm threatens legal action against Peru
27-Jun-2011
Canada’s Bear Creek Mining Corp. is threatening a legal challenge against Peru after its mining rights were revoked in a move that raises the risk for other resource companies doing business in the mineral-blessed South American country.
Canada interested in closer links with Mercosur announces ‘exploratory talks’
26-Jun-2011
Canada and Mercosur agreed on Friday to hold exploratory talks to strengthen their relationship, Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast said on Friday. Fast is currently in Asunción to promote bilateral trade and investments, and Paraguay currently holds the Mercosur chair.
Canada still seeks reversal on seal ban
9-Jun-2011
The Canadian government will not withdraw a challenge at the World Trade Organization despite a call from the European Union to abandon the fight over a ban on seal products, an official said Wednesday.
Trade deal a gamble for municipalities
9-Jun-2011
Last weekend, municipal councillors from across Canada met in Halifax for the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention. On the agenda were infrastructure renewal, how to best deliver social services, and how cities should confront climate change. But if you were following the FCM’s Twitter hashtag Saturday morning, you’ll have seen that trade was perhaps the most controversial topic of discussion, namely the Canada-EU free trade agreement.
Difficult moments coming for free trade negotiations between Canada and EU
9-Jun-2011 Canadian Press
The two sides will exchange the second version of their proposals in a few weeks. It will be followed in mid-July in Brussels with the eighth round of negotiations since discussions began in 2009.
Trade pact to boost India’s ties with Canada
6-Jun-2011
Taking forward their long-standing relationship, India and Canada aim at a bilateral trade target of $15 billion in the next five years. Both countries are in talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that would yield significant economic benefit and lower tariff on a large number of products for both the countries.
Canada seeks more free trade, security zone with US
5-Jun-2011 AFP
Governor General David Johnston said Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper would work with Washington to create a continental security perimeter around Canada and the United States "ensuring that people and goods can flow freely and safely between our two countries."