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Harper’s attempt to quietly sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union
14-Dec-2011 CKUT
An audio report from a protest against the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in Quebec City
Toronto Councillors Right to Raise Flags over CETA, CAW says
28-Nov-2011
CAW President Ken Lewenza applauded Toronto City Councillors Glenn de Baeremaeker and Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing a motion on November 23 calling for a clear and permanent exemption of the City of Toronto from the proposed Canada-European Union free trade deal.
Supply management on table in EU talks, negotiator says
28-Nov-2011
Canada is willing to talk about its protected farm industries in free trade negotiations with the European Union, but its goal is to keep its protectionist mechanism, supply management, in place, the country’s chief agriculture negotiator said Wednesday.
Czechs could delay EU trade deal over visa issue
2-Nov-2011
The Czech government is indicating it could delay the ratification of a Canada-EU free trade agreement, a deal that would be larger in scope than the North American Free Trade Agreement, if the Canadian government doesn’t scrap a visa requirement it imposed on Czech citizens in 2009.
Free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada: CORPORATIONS MUST NOT MAKE THE LAW
31-Oct-2011
We, the undersigned unions and civil society organizations, ask our political leaders to stopimmediately the current negotiations for a free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. This agreement, called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), would encourage the privatization of the public sector, weaken and prevent social, health and environmental regulations, and protect even more investors’ rights at the expense of democratic rights.
Canada-EU trade agreement a threat to family farms
26-Oct-2011 Redeye
Terry Boehm, president of Canada’s National Farmers Union, says this agreement is not about trade, it’s about a fundamental restructuring of the role of governments and their ability to act in the public’s interest.
’Buy local’ food policies not at risk in EU deal: Ritz
13-Oct-2011
Canada’s agriculture minister says he’s heard nothing in European free trade talks that would jeopardize policies favouring local food suppliers, but the National Farmers Union says a draft text suggests otherwise.
Canada says EU free-trade talks at "advanced" stage, deal in offing
7-Oct-2011 WSJ
Canada’s chief negotiator on a free-trade deal with the European Union said Thursday talks are at an "advanced" stage and there’s no reason an agreement can’t be reached by early next year.
British PM wants Canada-Europe trade agreement ‘early next year’
23-Sep-2011 Embassy Mag
The ongoing free-trade negotiations between Europe and Canada were at the heart of the declaration signed between Harper and Cameron this week
EU pits Alberta beef against Quebec dairy products in Canada trade talks
4-Sep-2011
The European Union may refuse to open its market to more Canadian beef, pork and sweet corn unless Canada provides better access to its heavily protected dairy sector, a senior European diplomat said.
EU saw no need for 2002 trade deal
31-Aug-2011
The European Union had no interest in negotiating a freetrade agreement with Canada nine years ago, despite heavy lobbying from the federal government, according to a newly leaked diplomatic cable.
NFU opposes EU free trade provisions
11-Aug-2011
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has joined voices with the Council of Canadians to warn Canadians in general and the agricultural community in particular about the dangers/threat of the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) being forged between Canada and the European Union.
The stakes are high in the EU-Canada trade deal
9-Aug-2011 The Mark News
Though we’re missing critical details about what the provinces, territories, and federal government have offered the EU in terms of goods and procurement, there is enough information out there to start a debate on the merits of CETA for Canada.
Trent Hills warned trade deal bad for municipalities
26-Jul-2011
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement currently being negotiated between Canada and the European Union will have a profound effect on the way municipalities conduct business, council heard last week.
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.