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Trudeau seeks trade deal with UK, says negotiations with Canada ’straightforward’
30-Oct-2020 UrduPoint
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that he wants to conclude a bilateral trade agreement with the post-Brexit United Kingdom and believes the process doing so should be straightforward
Lupaka submits request for arbitration claim against the Republic of Peru
29-Oct-2020 Globe Newswire
The dispute stems from the Community of Parán’s actions, which invaded Lupaka’s project held through Invicta Mining Corp.
Expropriating democracy: on the right and legitimacy of not ratifying CETA
21-Oct-2020 EJIL: Talk!
Why retain ISDS, this neo-colonial vestige that is not supported by consistent evidence that it contributes to advancing development or the rule of law?
US chemical industry overreaches by invoking USMCA
19-Oct-2020 The Hill
The plastics industry is using the promise of its future voluntary cooperation to postpone or bar more effective regulatory measures - relying on language in the USMCA to make its case.
Environmental impacts of free trade deal with Brazil ignored by review, advocates say
19-Oct-2020 National Observer
A federal environmental assessment of a proposed trade deal between Canada and the Mercosur countries ignores major environmental and human rights violations in Brazil, environmental advocates say.
Nigeria seeks review of investment agreement with Canada
5-Oct-2020 Journal du Cameroun
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada has called for the review of the investment agreement between Nigeria and Canada.
CETA deal has delivered lopsided trade flows: CAFTA
25-Sep-2020 Real Agriculture
Canadian exporters are fed up with the EU using non-tariff trade barriers, red tape, and protectionist measures to keep Canadian products out of the Union.
Business groups warn ’clock is ticking’ for Canada-UK trade deal
22-Sep-2020 CBC
According to Canadian International Trade Minister’s office, officials now are working toward a "transitional agreement" to minimize disruptions for businesses and workers.
Canada drops free trade talks with China: The Globe and Mail
21-Sep-2020 Reuters
A trade agreement between Canada and China is no longer worth pursuing, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister said.
Amazon, Bolsonaro, cattle: the ABC’s of destruction
9-Sep-2020 Greenpeace
The Amazon is under attack but the Canadian government plans to continue negotiating a Canada-Mercosur free trade agreement with Brazil. But you can do something about it.
UK must lower expectations in post-Brexit negotiations with Canada: trade experts
9-Sep-2020 iPolitics
The UK wants an agreement like CETA or better, but it needs to understand it has less to offer since leaving the European Union.
UK-Canada trade deal back in focus as talks restart
8-Sep-2020 City AM
Hopes of securing a post-Brexit free trade deal with Canada were given a boost after trade secretary Liz Truss announced the UK had kickstarted discussions.
Barrick to appeal lost challenge over PNG mining rights
1-Sep-2020 Reuters
Barrick Gold Corp has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to a highlands gold mine and intends to appeal to the country’s Supreme Court.
Barrick to fight PNG’s attempt to grant Porgera lease to state-backed miner
28-Aug-2020 Mining.com
Canada’s Barrick Gold said it would challenge the Papua New Guinea government alleged move to grant a 20-year lease for the Porgera gold mine to a state-backed firm.
Ukraine’s ambassador, Canada’s trade minister discuss updates to free trade agreement
20-Aug-2020 Ukrinform
Canada and Ukraine are committed to modernize the free trade agreement.
End the Canada Israel free trade agreement
6-Aug-2020 Palestine Chronicle
On Sunday a demonstration is planned in Montréal against the Canada Israel Free Trade Agreement. Under the banner “Against Israel’s annexation of the Jordan Valley.
Canadian miner’s multi-million dollar suit against Kazakhstan dismissed
6-Aug-2020 Mining.com
An international tribunal has dismissed a nearly $1 billion claim against Kazakhstan brought by a Canadian junior miner over a botched deal to operate gold mines in the country.
Talks to begin with parties after rejection of CETA
5-Aug-2020 Cyprus Mail
The government will initiate a round of deliberations with political parties here after the House plenum voted against ratifying the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada.
Lupaka secures financing for its arbitration claim under the Canada-Peru free trade agreement
5-Aug-2020 GlobeNewswire
Lupaka Gold Corp. reports that it has entered into an arbitration funding agreement for up to USD$4.1 million to support the company’s arbitration claim against Peru.
Cyprus blocks EU-Canada trade deal because of Halloumi
5-Aug-2020 Time24
There is a new hurdle for the CETA economic agreement between the EU and Canada – this time from Cyprus. The country is concerned about the sale of agricultural products.