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Pacific Alliance should top Canada’s trade agenda

Pacific Alliance should top Canada’s trade agenda

But obstacles remain: Moving people, local government procurement, a lack of knowledge in the private sector, and thin government resources.


Human rights text causing concern over EU trade deal

EU says reassuring Canadians.


Harper to scope out Pacific Alliance for himself

In Peru, PM will talk trade and mining.


What drives Shinzo Abe?

On his second time around as PM, what a difference six years makes. In economics he is now Action Man.


Why is Canada friendly with repressive Honduran regime?

Canada’s official human rights and good governance rhetoric seems to be subordinated, in practice, to business interests.


Canadians take on American cargo screening

Coast Guard, CBSA reps outline perimeter plan efforts.


How to leverage win-win agricultural opportunities with the Americas

While attention to Asia and Europe is high, commodities, equipment, and services associated with the agriculture and agri-food business have largely underexploited potential in the region.


Canadian mining firm threatens legal action against Costa Rican government

Infinito Gold says it is stuck in a ‘legal vacuum,’ but some Canadian NGOs say it is bullying an eco-friendly country.


Canada urged to ensure miners publish what they pay

Civil society and business say they are figuring out how to do it—but jurisdictional barriers make for an uphill climb.


How to leverage a growing relationship with Mongolia

The foreign minister’s parliamentary secretary heads there this week. Canada should set up an active bilateral aid program and find ways to encourage people-to-people exchange with the Asian country.


EU trade chief vague on deal’s end

Upcoming US talks dominated EU trade ministers’ meeting in Dublin.


Temporary worker backlash could spell trouble in India trade talks: Observers

Former envoys, trade analyst say public reaction to scandal sending mixed messages to Delhi.


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