Canada


CETA could cause $1.5 billion in losses for Quebec cheesemakers, UPA says
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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’s Chapter 11: Sure to be a sticking point in upcoming trade negotiations
One of the most overlooked aspects of NAFTA is the Investor-State Dispute Settlement.