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Good for mining but bad for democracy? Why Indigenous groups in Ecuador oppose free trade deal with Canada
Ecuador’s largest Indigenous organization is vowing to fight a now-concluded free trade agreement with Canada, warning it could encourage human rights abuses in the ecologically and culturally diverse South American country.
New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a ’standing speaking point’ for Finland to its EU counterparts.
Why CUSMA isn’t going to stop US tariffs if Trump wants them to happen
Economics and trade law experts say the US could, under CUSMA, cite national security as a rationale for its actions and plow ahead with tariffs knowing Canada can’t prevent that from happening.
Noboa announces trade agreement between Ecuador and Canada
The President of Ecuador announced that after months of negotiations his country has finally reached a trade agreement with Canada, although he did not give a date for its signing and entry into force.
They should have listened to us about free trade
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election of Donald Trump is showing just how accurate those warnings were.
ASEAN and Canada accelerate FTA talks, aim to conclude by late 2025
The 11th round of ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations took place in Bangkok from January 15-17. Discussions focused on various sectors, including sanitary measures, trade barriers, services, investment, and intellectual property.
Sarama Resources submits request for arbitration against Burkina Faso
Formal commencement of international arbitration proceedings for significant damages claim.
PH, Canada start talks for free trade pact
Canada and the Philippines have initiated exploratory talks for a potential free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade currently valued at $1.49 billion. The first round of negotiations is set for the first half of 2025. This move aligns with the Philippines’ broader strategy of expanding its trade network through FTAs with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Chile.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership
Indonesia and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that aims to strengthen economic ties between the two G20 members, three years after negotiations began.
Canada says North American free trade partners should be fully aligned on China
Canada thinks the members of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact have a chance to produce a fully aligned policy on China, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America.
Montero agrees to US$27 million settlement from Tanzania
Montero has agreed to a US$27,000,000 settlement amount to end its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact
Canada has concluded trade negotiations with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. These moves are seen as a demonstration of Canada’s commitment to multilateralism amid concerns about increased protectionism and geopolitical tensions under a second Trump presidency.
European trade deals: Greenwashed but still dirty
The strongest economic actors still find their way into the corridors of power of the EU, when we need the planet and the most vulnerable around the world to take power away from them.
Indonesia, Canada resolve all ICA-CEPA negotiation issues
Indonesia and Canada have completed negotiations for a new trade agreement. The agreement aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Indonesia-Canada trade pact negotiations enter final stage
The negotiations of the trade deal between Indonesia and Canada have entered the final stage as the two economies wish to substantially conclude the agreement later this week.
Sarama Resources secures funding for Burkina Faso arbitration claim
Sarama Resources has secured a US$4.4 million non-recourse loan facility from Locke Capital II to fund international arbitration proceedings against the Government of Burkina Faso
Labour unions express concerns about proposed free trade agreement with Ecuador
We are writing on behalf of Canadian unions that are deeply concerned about the current negotiations for a free trade agreement with Ecuador.
New Zealand escalates dispute with Canada over dairy exports
New Zealand is escalating a long-running trade dispute with Canada over access for its dairy exporters to the Canadian market.