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Provinces hold key to next stage of EU-Canada trade talks
Free-trade talks between Canada and the European Union will enter a crucial phase early next year, when the provinces will be asked to clarify where they stand on opening their procurement contracts to foreign bidders — a potential dealbreaker for the Europeans.
Europeans put spotlight on Ottawa’s investment restrictions
Talks for a Canada-Europe trade deal haven’t attracted the kind of clamour that surrounded free trade with the United States in 1988, but the Europeans do have a wish list that includes some of Canada’s sacred cows: They want exemptions from our foreign-investment restrictions.
Canada nears securing trade agreement with Europe
It appears the Europeans are increasingly warming up to a Canadian demand that closely resembles the Chapter 11 clause in the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Beef free trade pact signed by Canada, EU
Canadian beef exporters have won access to European meat markets after a landmark trade deal between Ottawa and the EU.
Potash decision unlikely to hurt Canada-EU trade talks
The Canadian government’s rejection of the Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. takeover is raising European eyebrows but isn’t expected to dampen the prospects of a Canada-European Union free trade deal, say observers.
New Economic and Trade Agreement sells Canada out further to European Union elites
The EU-Canada FTA really is a recolonization of Canada. However, it is not just a recolonization by Europeans, but colonization by international business interests via the European Commission.
Trade deal would include increased protection for brand-name drugs
Canada’s pharmaceutical industry and the European Union have been quietly lobbying for changes that could give brand-name drugs several years more patent protection here — and potentially add hundreds of millions of dollars to Canadian medication costs annually.
Free-trade deal with EU could cost thousands of Canadian factory jobs
A free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union would deal another blow to Canada’s already battered manufacturing sector, wiping out thousands of jobs in food processing, apparel making and the auto industry, according to an analysis of a potential agreement that will be released Wednesday.
De jeunes Canadiens sonnent l’alarme au sujet d’une entente commerciale défavorable avec l’UE
Un nouvel accord de libre-échange entre le Canada et l’Union européenne représenterait un pas en arrière dans la lutte aux changements climatiques, ce qui devrait constituer une raison suffisante pour que le gouvernement fédéral cesse les pourparlers, selon Amber Church, directrice nationale de la Coalition canadienne des jeunes pour le climat.
Farmers’ union wants Canada-EU trade deal scrapped
With the fifth round of talks in the proposed Canada-EU free trade agreement taking place this week in Ottawa, the National Farmers Union has launched a campaign against the deal, saying it threatens the democratic rights of Canadians.
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada
English version of a letter published in Le Devoir on October 20, 2010, cosigned by Naomi Klein, José Bové, Maude Barlow, Susan George, etc.
10 reasons why CETA is bad for Canada
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA for short, will change the face of Canada as we know it, and Harper wants to sign it in a hurry - before anyone has a chance to debate it!
CLC statement on negotiations toward a CETA between Canada and the EU
The Canadian Labour Congress would support an agreement between Canada and the EU embodying the most positive features of the European social model, but this is not on offer. Instead, the CETA would constrain the ability of governments in Canada to meet their democratic responsibilities to citizens and residents.
Europeans miffed over Montreal subway deal as trade talks resume with Canada
As Canada and the European Union kick off their latest round of trade talks, European officials are still fuming over Quebec’s decision to lock international bidders out of a $1.2-billion contract to supply subway cars in Montreal.
Canada-EU free trade: Treat or trick? Groups to protest CETA negotiations, demand consultations
While improving ties with Europe sounds good, CETA is no treat – it’s a trick that threatens farmers, First Nations, public water, municipal democracy, good jobs, public services, cultural protections and other policies designed to protect people from corporate profiteering.
NFU warns new trade agreement with EU could crush Canadian farmers
National Farmers Union President, Terry Boehm, warns this agreement will further intensify Canada’s farm income crisis. "The CETA would mean many changes, but none more negative than its effect to extinguish farmers’ rights to save and re-use seeds," states Boehm.
NFU against EU trade proposal
The National Farmers Union is raising alarm bells over a proposed trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
EU trade deal could affect water, First Nations, fishing
A comprehensive free trade agreement between Canada and the EU could lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands, changes to water management and consumption, and disruptions to First Nations’ way of life, according to a European Commission report.
Libre échange Canada-Europe: un traité qui ira plus loin que l’ALENA
Contrairement à l’ALENA, l’entente avec l’UE pourrait englober l’accès aux appels d’offres des provinces et des municipalités, la mobilité de la main d’oeuvre, les services financiers, la reconnaissance des titres de compétence, entre autres.
EU’s a big deal, but just don’t call it "free trade"
In a speech Thursday at an event organized by the Fraser Institute, Canadian trade minister Peter Van Loan appeared amused at the diplomatic necessity of avoiding the term "free trade" when negotiating with the Europeans.