CETA
EU-Canada trade deal gets green light from legal adviser
Critics of law maintained dispute settlement clauses would give too much power to multinationals at cost of independence of EU member states.
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Via Rail places $989M train order with Siemens for key rail corridor
No Canadian content requirement; the German firm will build the trains at its North American headquarters in California.
Trilateral free trade deal extends hiring spree at Port of Montreal
USMCA deal prompts port to take on 50 new workers.
European trade commissioner says hurdles remain for ratification of EU Canada deal
Investor protection provisions cannot enter into force until all 28 member states give the thumbs-up.
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The uncertain future of the Canadian European trade deal
A negative ruling by the EU Court will require a renegotiation of CETA and the ICS.
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North American businesses are bullish on NAFTA prospects: HSBC
But global survey of firms finds executives are concerned about protectionist policies.
Canada-EU trade enters new era of openness as CETA comes into force
Now over 98% of Canadian goods will be able to enter the EU without tariffs.
UK’s May, Trudeau say Canada CETA deal a ‘basis’ for new talks
Deal eliminates over 90% of trade barriers between Canada and the EU.
Survey: Export growth supports eurozone despite euro rise
Increase a surprise; most forecasters were predicting a modest fall.
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Getting climate change into NAFTA could prove difficult
The Canadian and US governments are far apart on many environmental issues.
Trudeau addresses Merkel-Trump rift, commits to Europe and US
Also pledged his ongoing support for the Canada-EU free trade deal and fighting climate change.
Trudeau touts benefits of global trade in speech to Italian lawmakers
CETA an example of an agreement creates jobs and ensures more people benefit from economic growth.
Canada’s CETA pact with EU worries US lobster industry
Deal eliminates 11% tariff, a provides a huge export advantage over Americans.
Canada to see some ‘modest’ gains from Europe trade deal
Economic gains work out to an average annual income boost of $220 per Canadian, according to a new report.
Will free trade with the EU benefit everyone in Canada?
Baloney Meter pronounces on the benefits of the CETA deal to Canadians.
