20-Sep-2018
The Globe and Mail
The United States has backed away from its contentious demands for lucrative procurement projects in the renegotiation of the North American free-trade agreement.
18-Sep-2018
People’s World
Instead of NAFTA, we need a trade policy that is multi-lateral and mutually-beneficial with countries around the world.
13-Sep-2018
Public Citizen
In letter to US Trade Representative, lawmakers say ISDS undermines state sovereignty and lawmaking.
11-Sep-2018
The Globe and Mail
The two sides have so far been unable to break an impasse over, among other issues, US access to the Canadian dairy market, a cultural exemption for Canada and the Chapter 19 dispute resolution mechanism.
10-Sep-2018
Behind the Numbers
Canada has been under intense pressure to make irreversible concessions affecting a broad range of issues.
5-Sep-2018
The Globe and Mail
Trudeau said Canadians will not sign onto a deal that does not include a dispute resolution mechanism and exemptions for cultural industries.
31-Aug-2018
Washington Post
Trump’s push to get a deal with Canada is a negotiating tactic and attempt to move something before the new Mexican president takes office.
29-Aug-2018
Institute for Public Accuracy
Not only the negotiations have not been finalized, and without Canada, but the texts remain hidden from the public.