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Anti-TPP protest held in AucklandProtests were held in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand on Thursday, February 4, as the Trans-Pacific Partnership was signed by ministers from 12 countries, including the US, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Peru.WorldFeb 4, 2016
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Government will decide to ratify Trans-Pacific Partnership if good for Canada:LamettiSun, May 8: Parliamentary Secretary International Trade, David Lametti, Conservative Randy Hoback and NDP Guy Caron join Vassy Kapelos for a discussion on whether or not the TPP will be ratified.The West BlockMay 8, 2016
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TPP protest held in RichmondMon, Apr 18: A vocal group of protesters in Richmond made it clear not all Canadians are on board with the contentious Trans-Pacific Partnership. Keith Baldrey looks at why it’s so controversial.Global News Hour at 6Apr 18, 2016
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Obama uses Trump’s ‘wall’ plan as metaphor for globalization in final UN speechU.S. President Barack Obama alluded to Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall along the border Mexican border, and his plan to scrap the Trans-Pacific Partnership if elected, during his final speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, saying that protectionism only imprisons a nation.PoliticsSep 20, 2016
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Presidential debate: Clinton denies she called TPP trade deal ‘the gold standard’Donald Trump called out Hillary Clinton for her support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership saying she called it the “gold standard” of trade deals, something she flatly denied.PoliticsSep 26, 2016
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In our view, TPP was a renegotiation of NAFTA: FromanAmbassador Michael Froman, a former U.S. trade representative under President Obama, tells Vassy Kapelos Canada was reluctant to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership but it would be good for Canada to take a leadership role if a new agreement is considered.The West BlockApr 16, 2017
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Trump shares update on transition, policy plan for first 100 days in officePresident-elect Donald Trump released an update on YouTube regarding his transition team, which he said included “patriots” who will help who will help make America great again. He also provided a statement on his policies he plans to execute in the first day in office, including withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.WorldNov 22, 2016
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Canada’s best interest is trade in Asia-Pacific: ChampagneSun, Nov 5: International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne tells Vassy Kapelos he is heading to APEC to continue discussions on a possible new Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal excluding the U.S.The West BlockNov 5, 2017
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Trudeau: Canada won’t be rushed into signing TPP despite pressure from JapanPrime Minister Trudeau announced an enhanced trade partnership with Vietnam on Wednesday, which could be valuable leverage during Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations later this week. Mike Le Couteur reports.The Morning ShowNov 8, 2017
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Canada, TPP members agree to revised deal without the U.S.Canada and the remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreed Tuesday to a revised trade agreement without the United States.The Morning ShowJan 23, 2018
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‘Our government stood up for Canadian interests’: Trudeau on TPP dealPrime Minister Justin Trudeau starts off his keynote address at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland announcing that an agreement has been reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.CanadaJan 23, 2018
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Federal government holds TPP consultations in RichmondMon, Apr 18: A vocal group of protestors have made it clear that not all Canadians are on board with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The federal government is holding public consultations today on the trade deal but critics say it will end up costing Canadians jobs. Grace Ke has the story.Global News at Noon BCApr 18, 2016
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TPP meeting not quite as advertisedWed, Apr 20: Meetings inside a downtown Saskatoon hotel about the Trans-Pacific Partnership drew protestors outside. Joel Senick finds out why those rallying say the government’s claim of an open consultation process is anything but.Global News at 10 SaskatoonApr 20, 2016
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Mulcair blasts Liberal government over signing of TPPThe Trudeau government won’t yet commit to ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but it signed on the dotted line Thursday – a decision that NDP leader Tom Mulcair blasted in the House of Commons Thursday.CanadaFeb 4, 2016
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TPP: Trudeau says signing deal will not mean ratificationPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is still committed to consulting with parliament about changes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership despite a commitment to sign the deal next month.CanadaJan 25, 2016
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Canada’s minister of international trade signs TPP deal in New ZealandChrystia Freeland, Canada’s minister of international trade, was in New Zealand on Thursday to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Freeland was amongst other trade representatives from around the world, including Japan, Australia and Chile. The TPP was designed to increase trade and investment amongst the countries involved, however the deal is not yet ratified.CanadaFeb 3, 2016
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Harper: TPP deal a ‘significant step forward’ to protecting Canadian economyStephen Harper called the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal ‘historic’ and would help protect Canada’s economy before acknowledging that adding Japan to the nation’s trade partners could be a massive improvement for business.CanadaOct 5, 2015
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NDP criticizes Liberal government for ratifying CPTPPNDP MP Tracey Ramsey criticized the government’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and asked if they would take the CPTPP off the table.CanadaSep 17, 2018
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MPs talk if they support TPP, how they will work with Trump during debateDuring the first Conservative leadership debate, Conservative MPs, including Lisa Raitt, said whether or not they support the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how they would persuade Donald Trump to adopt the TPP.CanadaNov 9, 2016
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What does it mean for Canada if the U.S. breaks the TPP?Donald Trump says the U.S. will pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day in office. Financial expert Preet Banerjee joins us to discuss what this means for Canada.The Morning ShowNov 22, 2016