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A ‘giant’ of Canadian politics: Ed Broadbent’s mixed legacy on social democracy and free trade
15-Jan-2024 The Conversation
The extreme income disparity and political polarization we see today, at least in part, is the direct result of the path we took in 1988 when Canada signed a free trade deal with the US.
India won’t resume FTA talks with Canada anytime soon as solution eludes Khalistan issue: Source
11-Jan-2024 Money Control
India has no plans to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement with Canada anytime soon since both sides are yet to find a political solution over the issue of Khalistani activities.
Canada and US governments shut down ability of Canadian NGOs to comment in trade dispute over Mexico’s GM corn ban
10-Jan-2024 CBAN
A trade dispute panel has rescinded an invitation to Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit official comments in the dispute under the Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) over Mexico’s phase-out of genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) corn.
What happens when a country says ‘no’ to mining?
9-Jan-2024 Canada’s National Observer
The battle between a Canadian mining company and Panama over one of the richest copper-gold mines in the Americas is headed to international arbitration – exposing Canada’s double standard when it comes to promoting free trade in the Global South.
Panama sued by 3+ mining companies after supreme court rules mining contract unconstitutional
9-Jan-2024 AFTINET
Panama is facing at least three Investor-State Dispute Settlement cases from mining investors who claim that their investments have been affected by the decision.
Taiwan signs landmark bilateral investment agreement with Canada, aims to join CPTPP
9-Jan-2024 Malay Mail
Taiwan and Canada signed a bilateral investment deal, boosting the Taiwanese government’s efforts to bolster business ties with like-minded democratic partners and possibly easing the island’s entry into a major pan-Pacific trade pact.
Could Costa Rica join USMCA?
5-Jan-2024 Yahoo
Costa Rica’s trade czar wants to solidify the country’s relationships with North America’s biggest markets.
Canada pension fund Caisse, Mexico pause arbitration to seek energy resolution
21-Dec-2023 Reuters
Canadian pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and the Mexican economy ministry have temporarily suspended an international arbitration procedure to try to reach an agreement.
LNG firm’s $20-billion lawsuit against Canada exposes NAFTA’s toxic legacy
15-Dec-2023 Canada’s National Observer
A company launched a record-breaking NAFTA lawsuit against Canada — confirming the dire threat that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses to bold climate action.
US ’beginning’ internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact
11-Dec-2023 CBC
We’ve just passed the halfway mark, three years, to the sixth-anniversary milestone of the new North American trade deal where countries must start meeting to discuss future changes.
First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract
27-Nov-2023 Reuters
Canada’s First Quantum intends to start arbitration against Panama, the Central American nation’s trade ministry and the company said, as Panama’s top court considers annulling a copper contract that opponents call unfair.
Trudeau government claims victory in latest trade dispute with US over dairy
27-Nov-2023 CBC
Americans argued Canada’s allocation of tariff-free dairy import permits is unfair.
Malaysia is currently engaged in two ongoing FTA negotiations, says Tengku Zafrul
22-Nov-2023 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia is currently negotiating two new free trade agreements: the Malaysia-EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement and the Asean-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Indonesia, Canada agree to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024: Minister
17-Nov-2023 ANTARA
Indonesia and Canada agreed on a target to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024 to further increase trade between the two countries.
Canada-Israel free trade agreement bolsters Israel’s West Bank annexation attempts: CJPME report
13-Nov-2023 CJPME
A new report warns that Canada’s trade policy with Israel operates as if Israel had already annexed the occupied Palestinian territories, bolstering Israel’s attempts to annex the territory.
Canada backs Ukraine’s entry to CPTPP, trade minister says
3-Nov-2023 Nikkei Asia
Canadian trade minister Mary Ng reiterated Ottawa’s support for Ukraine’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, stressing the need to maintain high open market standards for the framework.
Why this Canadian-owned copper mine is facing fierce opposition in Panama​​
30-Oct-2023 Corporate Knights
First Quantum notified the government of its intent to initiate arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement in 2022, during the contract’s negotiation process.
Canada, Taiwan complete talks on bilateral investment deal
25-Oct-2023 Reuters
Canada and Taiwan have completed talks on a bilateral deal to boost foreign investment and will work to make sure it takes effect promptly, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and Taiwan’s government said.
Another Canadian mining company claims compensation against Tanzania
6-Oct-2023 The Citizen
Another Canadian mining company, Montero Mining & Exploration has confirmed a date for the hearing of an investment dispute where it is claiming a Sh168 billion (C$90m) compensation against the United Republic of Tanzania.
BC, Ottawa officials applaud decision on US softwood lumber duties
6-Oct-2023 CBC
Officials in Ottawa and British Columbia have welcomed a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it found elements of the United States’ calculation of softwood lumber duties are inconsistent with that country’s own law.