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First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract
Canada's First Quantum intends to start arbitration against Panama, the Central American nation's trade ministry and the company said, as Panama's top court considers annulling a copper contract that opponents call unfair.
Trudeau government claims victory in latest trade dispute with US over dairy
Americans argued Canada's allocation of tariff-free dairy import permits is unfair.
Malaysia is currently engaged in two ongoing FTA negotiations, says Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia is currently negotiating two new free trade agreements: the Malaysia-EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement and the Asean-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Indonesia, Canada agree to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024: Minister
Indonesia and Canada agreed on a target to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024 to further increase trade between the two countries.
Canada-Israel free trade agreement bolsters Israel’s West Bank annexation attempts: CJPME report
A new report warns that Canada’s trade policy with Israel operates as if Israel had already annexed the occupied Palestinian territories, bolstering Israel’s attempts to annex the territory.
Canada backs Ukraine's entry to CPTPP, trade minister says
Canadian trade minister Mary Ng reiterated Ottawa's support for Ukraine's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, stressing the need to maintain high open market standards for the framework.
Why this Canadian-owned copper mine is facing fierce opposition in Panama​​
First Quantum notified the government of its intent to initiate arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement in 2022, during the contract’s negotiation process.
Canada, Taiwan complete talks on bilateral investment deal
Canada and Taiwan have completed talks on a bilateral deal to boost foreign investment and will work to make sure it takes effect promptly, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and Taiwan's government said.
Another Canadian mining company claims compensation against Tanzania
Another Canadian mining company, Montero Mining & Exploration has confirmed a date for the hearing of an investment dispute where it is claiming a Sh168 billion (C$90m) compensation against the United Republic of Tanzania.
BC, Ottawa officials applaud decision on US softwood lumber duties
Officials in Ottawa and British Columbia have welcomed a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it found elements of the United States' calculation of softwood lumber duties are inconsistent with that country's own law.