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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.
Indigenous women from Ecuador bring concerns on mining abuses, free trade to Parliament Hill
Delegation to meet with federal leaders in Ottawa amid talks on proposed free trade deal.
Ecuadorian rights defenders
Women leaders engaged in dangerous efforts to protect rights and the environment in Ecuador will visit Canada next week to speak out against trade talks aimed at expanding and attracting Canadian investment in resource extraction projects in ecologically vulnerable regions.
Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane
In August 2023, Volga-Dnepr filed a motion of intent to initiate the dispute with Canada under a 1989 treaty that Ottawa penned with the then-Soviet Union, which included a investor-state dispute settlement system.
Day of action against the WTO and FTAs: Statement of organizations in Canada and the US
Organizations of La Via Campesina in Canada and the United State recommit ourselves to the struggle for food sovereignty here in North America and globally, in solidarity with our movement allies.
US escalates efforts to halt Ottawa’s digital services tax
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has requested dispute settlement consultations with Ottawa under the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement.
PHL-Canada FTA goals include expanded chip, garment access
The Philippines is seeking to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada, focusing on liberalized trade in semiconductors, electronics, garments, and farm products. The country aims to optimize market access for these products and strengthen the competitiveness of its agricultural exports. The Philippines is also pursuing FTAs with the UAE, EU, and Chile, as well as seeking to join the CPTPP and negotiate other regional trade agreements.
‘Expropriation threat’: Tanzania hit by $1.2 billion damages claim in bitter gas field dispute
Toronto-listed Orca Energy has hit Tanzania’s government with a US$1.2 billion claim
PH eyes FTAs with LatAm, African countries
The Philippines is expanding its free trade agreements to include Latin American and African countries. Undersecretary Allan Gepty of the Department of Trade and Industry announced plans for potential FTAs with African nations and ongoing studies for an FTA with Chile to broaden engagements in Latin America.
TC Energy loses $15-billion NAFTA lawsuit against US
The welcome decision shines a light on Canada’s flawed defence in similar investor-state case against Canada.
Court ruling exempts Colombia from compensating Eco Oro Minerals Corp
A court exempts Colombia from paying the Canadian Eco Oro Minerals Corp a compensation for the banning of gold exploitation in the northern Santurban wasteland.
Costa Rica wins arbitration against Canadian miner Infinito Gold
Costa Rica announced that the international litigation filed by the Canadian mining company Infinito Gold has ended after Costa Rican Justices closed the gold deposit in 2010 due to environmental impact.
Dismissal of $15 billion NAFTA legacy case on Keystone XL pipeline is welcome, but billions in egregious claims still remain
The World Bank has dismissed Canadian oil company TC Energy’s $15 billion ISDS case against the US sought due to lack of jurisdiction.
Gabriel Resources appeals ICSID ruling on Rosia Montana gold mining project in Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources filed an appeal against the decision of the Washington Arbitration Court by which Romania won the case in the Roșia Montană gold mining project, requesting its annulment.