A provision in the updated NAFTA concluded this past weekend could make it more difficult for Canada and Mexico to pursue potential free trade agreements with China. Observers say the Trump administration could look to insert a similar provision in possible FTAs with the European Union and Japan as part of its effort to pressure Beijing to advance economic reforms.
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USMCA sends Canada back to the drawing board on copyright law
October 20, 2018
Canada’s year-long copyright review has thus far featured dozens of witnesses from creators such as singer Bryan Adams to telecom giants Bell and Telus.
Why the USMCA likely won't unleash a wave of pent-up business investment
October 20, 2018
With a trade deal (whatever name you want to call it) now reached between Canada, Mexico and the United States, a giant cloud of uncertainty has finally lifted. For more than a year, nervous businesses had to balance all the unknowns on the one hand and the demands of a booming economy on the other...
PM welcomes start of full construction on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge
October 20, 2018
... The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today [October 5] announced the start of full construction on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will create thousands of new jobs during construction, and many permanent jobs once the bridge is operational.
232 tariff threat torments NAFTA negotiations
October 12, 2018
Readers take note – Darrel Pearson, head of Bennett Jones international trade and investment practice, is quoted in this article.