Canada


Oilsands not a sticking point in EU trade talks
Canada's oilsands aren't a sticking point in trade talks with the European Union, Denmark's trade minister said today in Ottawa.
Canada-EU free trade talks '75 per cent' complete, EU rep says
At least two issues continue to stand in the way of a free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, but a deal should be finalized "within half a year," the Danish trade minister said Monday.
Parti Quebecois sounds warning about possible Canada-EU trade deal
Quebec's official Opposition, which is leading in public-opinion polls with an election looming, is sounding some alarm bells about a potential Canada-European Union free-trade deal.
Cities seek exemptions from EU-Canada trade deal
As Canada and the European Union negotiate final details on a free-trade deal expected to be completed this year, dozens of communities across the country are voicing major concerns or seeking exemptions from the pact.
Canada, Chile expand FTA
The original FTA covered trade in goods and services, but did not include provisions on financial services. The amended agreement now includes a financial services chapter.
Harper gets support of Chile in bid to join TPP free-trade pact
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper secured the support Monday of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera for Canada’s bid to join talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
South Korean voters set to make left turn
A coalition of left of centre parties is well positioned to win South Korea’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday with a platform of improving social services and renegotiating a free-trade pact with the United States.
Canada and China negotiate investment treaty
On February 8, 2012, Canada and China signed a Declaration of Intent, signalling that the substantive negotiations between them on a bilateral investment treaty have come to a close. What do we know about this treaty?
New Canadian strategy for Americas expected
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is poised to unveil a reinvigoration of his government's muddled Americas strategy when he meets with hemispheric leaders next month.
Unbalanced free trade deals costing us jobs
Rebuilding a strong, vibrant and innovative manufacturing sector in Canada by signing more free trade agreements is like saying our society can be healthier if only we ate more chocolate. It’s backwards logic.