Trans-Pacific Partnership

• ‘Canada First’ might make for good politics, but it’s bad economics

  Getting Canadians back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic is important but there's a bigger picture to view, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Sep 12, 2020
  
• Canadian politicians need to put politics aside and ratify CUSMA — ASAP

  It would be rather disastrous for Canada to suddenly decide we’re not on board with the new NAFTA at this point, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Jan 25, 2020
  
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• ‘Extreme’ patience needed when dealing with China over detained citizens: Ishikane

  One of the main purposes of the trip, according to Japan's ambassador to Canada is to make sure the outcome of the G20 Summit in June is a success.

  Apr 28, 2019
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• Trudeau, Japan prime minister boast trade success amid tensions with U.S., China

  Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's whirlwind visit to Ottawa this weekend offers the Liberal government a rare chance to trumpet a strong international alliance in the face of unyielding strain with its two top trading partners.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2019
• Asia-Pacific trade pact to come into force Dec. 30 after 6 countries ratify deal

  New Zealand's trade minister on Wednesday said that a major 11-member Pacific trade pact would enter into force on December 30 after the required six nations ratified the deal.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2018
• Asia-Pacific trade pact nabs Senate approval as Liberals push for trade diversification

  Canada signed the CPTPP in March, though every signatory country of the deal had to pass enabling legislation to change tariffs and duties before the deal could come into force.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2018
• Amidst Trump trade dispute, Canada set to table bill to ratify Trans Pacific Partnership

  The move comes amid continuing concerns over whether it will be possible to reach a new NAFTA agreement.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2018
• Alberta beef producers concerned with recent U.S. trade tariffs

  The recent beef between Canada and the United States over trade could impact Alberta's well-known meat industry.

  Economy

  Jun 3, 2018
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• Justin Trudeau to talk NAFTA with Mike Pence, Mexico president during Peru trip

  There had been hopes leading up to Trudeau's visit to Peru, where he and the others are attending the Summit of the Americas, that Canada, Mexico and the U.S. would emerge with some sort of North American free trade agreement.

  Money

  Apr 13, 2018
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• Trump hints interest at rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership, softening auto demands

  Trump railed against the deal as a candidate, then pulled out upon entering office, while Canada and other countries signed on.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2018