In this exclusive interview, H.E. David MacNaughton talks about the critical role that he plays, as Canada’s Ambassador to it’s most important ally, during this critical time in Canada-U.S. relations.
Tag: Trade
The UK Scrambles for New Trade Deals to Replace the EU
The United Kingdom has 2 years to secure trade deals outside the EU in light of Brexit. British Prime Minister Theresa May is looking to a defense agreement with Turkey as a first step.
The Canada/EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for Beginners
Facts you should know about CETA.
New Hands, Not Enough Cards
The cabinet shuffle gave Canada’s trade officials a new hand, but few new cards. Ross Linden-Fraser offers his take on what the changes can – and cannot – do for the country’s trade agenda.
What’s In Store for Canada and the Trump Administration?
Today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States marks the official start to the business mogul’s venture into politics. The somewhat ominous prospects of Trump’s leadership have other states, Canada included, wondering what’s in store once the Republicans take the White House. We asked the Program Editors here at the Read More…
How Oil Shapes International Relations
Megan Robinson examines how oil shapes international relations.
Deglobalisation: Should we be worried?
Globalization is the process of interrelating and integrating people, ideas, companies, and governments across the world. Globalization efforts are sustained by free moving trade, high levels of investment and labour migration among nations. Since 1950, the volume of world trade has gone up twenty times and foreign investment doubled to $827 billion. Subsequently, living standards Read More…
CETA Explained: How the Canadian-EU Trade Deal is Stirring Up Controversy
What are the controversies surrounding the most significant trade deal for Canada since NAFTA? Charlotte Provost and Michele Di Leo analyze the economic consequences of CETA, as well as the political hurdles it must clear.
Part II: The American Case for the Trans-Pacific Partnership
In Part II of this series, Sandy VIngoe offers rebuttals to some of the most commonly-leveled arguments posed against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Part I: The American Case for the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Does the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal favour American interests? Since its announcement, TPP has been under constant attack by various economists and activist groups. Sandy VIngoe examines the benefits of TPP from an American perspective.