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10 reasons why CETA is bad for Canada
19-Oct-2010 Trade Justice Network
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA for short, will change the face of Canada as we know it, and Harper wants to sign it in a hurry - before anyone has a chance to debate it!
CLC statement on negotiations toward a CETA between Canada and the EU
19-Oct-2010 CLC
The Canadian Labour Congress would support an agreement between Canada and the EU embodying the most positive features of the European social model, but this is not on offer. Instead, the CETA would constrain the ability of governments in Canada to meet their democratic responsibilities to citizens and residents.
Europeans miffed over Montreal subway deal as trade talks resume with Canada
19-Oct-2010 Montreal Gazette
As Canada and the European Union kick off their latest round of trade talks, European officials are still fuming over Quebec’s decision to lock international bidders out of a $1.2-billion contract to supply subway cars in Montreal.
Australia says FTA deal with China long way off
19-Oct-2010 IBT
China and Australia remain well apart in glacial negotiations on a free trade deal, especially in the agriculture and services sectors, a senior Australian trade official said on Monday.
Tokyo shows reluctance to free-trade talks with New Zealand
18-Oct-2010 Mainichi
Japan’s farm minister Michihiko Kano expressed reluctance Sunday to an offer from his New Zealand counterpart for negotiations toward the signing of a bilateral free trade agreement.
Jordan-Canada FTA sailing smoothly in final process of endorsement
18-Oct-2010 Jordan Times
The free trade agreement between Jordan and Canada is moving through the Canadian approval process with very little resistance compared to FTAs signed with other countries.
Canada-EU free trade: Treat or trick? Groups to protest CETA negotiations, demand consultations
18-Oct-2010 Council of Canadians
While improving ties with Europe sounds good, CETA is no treat – it’s a trick that threatens farmers, First Nations, public water, municipal democracy, good jobs, public services, cultural protections and other policies designed to protect people from corporate profiteering.
Peru, Central America to begin FTA negotiations on November 8
17-Oct-2010 Andina
Peru expects to launch FTA negotiations with Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatelama on November 8. The decision of El Salvador and Nicaragua will be rendered in a couple of days.
Wisconsin cheese makers concerned with trade deal
17-Oct-2010 WPR
Wisconsin cheese makers are reacting to a free trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea which may require them to re-name their cheeses.
EU states and MEPs clash over international talks
15-Oct-2010 EU Observer
Member states are considering taking the EU Parliament to court if it does not back down on demands for new powers on EU foreign policy and international agreements, EUobserver has learnt.
NFU warns new trade agreement with EU could crush Canadian farmers
15-Oct-2010 NFU
National Farmers Union President, Terry Boehm, warns this agreement will further intensify Canada’s farm income crisis. "The CETA would mean many changes, but none more negative than its effect to extinguish farmers’ rights to save and re-use seeds," states Boehm.
NFU against EU trade proposal
15-Oct-2010 600 Action News
The National Farmers Union is raising alarm bells over a proposed trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
APEC business leaders hope for creation of regional free-trade zone
15-Oct-2010 Mainichi
A business advisory body to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum called on APEC leaders Thursday to recommit themselves to create a region-wide free trade zone, saying it is the "most practical means" to realize trade liberalization.
Cheap rice hurts Kan’s free trade push
15-Oct-2010 Asahi Shimbun
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s hopes of joining efforts to create an Asia-Pacific free trade zone has put his administration on a collision course with farmers battling depressed rice prices.
Video: Protest action against the EU-India FTA - Brussels - 4 October 2010
14-Oct-2010 Protest action against the EU-India FTA - Brussels - 4 October 2010
Against the backdrop of the 8th ASEM, the Belgian Platform for Action on Health and Solidarity held a protest action against the EU-India FTA during the Asia-Europe People’s Forum, in front of the European Commission in Brussels on 4 October 2010.
Protest action against the EU-India FTA - Brussels
14-Oct-2010 Vimeo
Against the backdrop of the 8th ASEM, the Belgian Platform for Action on Health and Solidarity held a protest action against the EU-India FTA during the Asia-Europe People’s Forum, in front of the European Commission in Brussels on 4 October 2010.
FTA deal with Seoul to boost EU’s trade offensive in Asia
14-Oct-2010 Europolitics
"The Korea deal is already triggering a domino effect. Japan, Taiwan and other countries are knocking on the door," a source from DG Trade told Europolitics.
HIV victims send SOS to EU, India
14-Oct-2010 Himalayan Times
National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nepal today urged the European Union and the Indian Embassy to withdraw intellectual property provision in the bilateral EU and India Free Trade Agreement that will undermine the production, registration and worldwide availability of essential generic drugs.
Civil society groups slam EU free trade pacts
14-Oct-2010 Inquirer.net
Civil society groups that gathered in Brussels for the Asia Europe People’s Forum have called for the cancellation of the free trade agreements between the European Union and the developing economies, particularly those with India and South Korea.
ARV AIDS drug is threatened in Indonesia
13-Oct-2010 JOTHI
The Indonesia PLHIV Network voices concerns over the EU-India FTA