News 2001
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You are invited to visit our section It's Your Turn, in which Canadians are encouraged to send us their comments.
December 20, 2001
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A business inspired by passion, do you know of any ?
See our Stories of the Week for more details.
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Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement and Export Development Canada Legislation Receive Royal Assent
See our "Canada-Costa Rica" section for the News Release and background information on the Agreement.
December 17, 2001
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Canada to Begin Consultations on Free Trade Agreement with Caribbean Community
Detailed information about this consultation is available in our "Consultations with Canadians" section.
December 11, 2001
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Cultural enterprises: Canada's ambassadors abroad
See our Stories of the Week for more information.
December 10, 2001
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Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) - Proposal to Amend de minimis Provisions and to Implement Transhipment and Minor Processing Provisions - Canada Gazette Notice
See the "Consultations with Canadians" section for the detailed information.
December 5, 2001
December 4, 2001
December 4, 2001
December 3, 2001
November 29, 2001
November 28, 2001
November 27, 2001
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Trade and Investment Cooperation Arrangements (TICAs)
Trade and Economic Cooperation Arrangements (TECAs)
The list and full text of these arrangements are now available in our Website.
November 26, 2001
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Canadian companies: Partners in international cooperation
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Our Stories of the Week is given over to the recipients of the 2001 Awards for international cooperation.
November 23, 2001
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A Canadian Perspective on the Precautionary Approach/Principle
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The government is consulting Canadians on a discussion document outlining a Canadian perspective on what is the precautionary approach, why is it important, when does it apply, and how is it applied? Detailed information about this consultation is available in our section "Consultations with Canadians".
November 22, 2001
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China's Accession to the WTO
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We just added to our "Canada and China" section the WTO documents on China's Accession, as well as the e-mail address to obtain information on the Schedule of Goods Commitments -- the levels of bound tariffs that China has agreed to.
November 21, 2001
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Free Trade Negotiations Launched with Four Central American Countries
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See our "Canada - Central America" section for the News Release and additional information on the negotiations.
November 19, 2001
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Canadian Firms - International Trade Success Stories
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If you are interested in learning about foreign companies that invest here, check out our Stories of the Week. This week issue focuses on Investment.
November 15, 2001
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Open Invitation to Civil Society in FTAA Participating Countries
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The FTAA Committee of Government Representatives on Civil Society has extended a new open and permanent invitation to civil society to provide written submissions on issues of relevance to the FTAA. This invitation can be found through a link in our FTAA section, which also provides information on the draft text, Canada's positions and proposals and additional background information.
November 14, 2001
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WTO Members Launch Growth and Development Round
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See our "Canada and the WTO" web page for the News Release, a Backgrounder and the Ministerial Declarations and Decisions.
November 13, 2001
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Summaries of November 12 and 13 meetings at the fourth WTO Ministerial Conference (Doha, Qatar)
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These documents are available in our "Canada and the WTO" web page, as well as additional info on the Conference.
November 12, 2001
November 11, 2001
November 10, 2001
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Canada's Declaration by Minister Pettigrew at the WTO Conference on November 10, 2001
Additional information about the Conference is available in our "Canada and the WTO" web page.
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M. Pettigrew to chair consultations at WTO Ministerial Meeting in Qatar
News Release - November 10, 2001
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Minister Vanclief supports ambitious agricultural trade reform
News Release - November 10, 2001
November 5, 2001
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Canadian Firms - International Trade Success Stories
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Stories of the Week is a new feature added to this Website in view of the Fourth WTO Ministerial Conference which will be held in Qatar from November 9-13, 2001. It has been added to publicize the success of Canadian firms in international markets. From east to west and from north to south, we will cover every part of Canada to present the stories of our firms and their market successes around the globe. If you are interested in hearing about expertise, innovation, daring and homegrown stories, check out our site every week. It's a date!
See our section "Canada and the WTO" for additional information about the Ministerial Conference.
October 31, 2001
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Statement by Minister Pettigrew on U.S. Softwood Lumber Anti-Dumping Decision
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News Release and Backgrounder - October 31, 2001
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Canada - Europe Economic Relations - Parliamentary Committee
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International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew tabled the Government Response to 25 recommendations made in the report Crossing the Atlantic: Expanding the Economic Relationship between Canada and Europe. The News Release, a Backgrounder, the Report and Government Response are available in our SCFAIT Web page. For additional information on Canada-EU Relations please see our section "Canada-European Union".
October 30, 2001
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M. Pettigrew Announces Canadian Delegation Attending Fourth WTO Ministerial In Doha, Qatar
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The News Release, the Official Delegation, the objectives and further information on this year's Ministerial can be found in our "WTO" section.
October 25, 2001
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Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
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International Trade Minister Signs Tariff Acceleration with Chile. The Protocol and a backgrounder are available in our page "Canada-Chile".
October 24, 2001
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Canada Outlines Key Objectives for the Fourth World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference
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See our "WTO" section for the document tabled today by Minister Pettigrew to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. You will also find in this section additional information about Canada and the WTO.
October 23, 2001
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NAFTA - Chapter 11 - Investment
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United Parcel Service of America, Inc. ("UPS") v. Government of Canada
Please note that the following arbitration documents are now available in this site:
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Decision of the Tribunal on the Filing of a Statement of Defence
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Decision of the Tribunal on the Place of Arbitration
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Decision of the Tribunal on Petitions for Intervention and Participation as Amici Curiae
October 12, 2001
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"Expanded World Trade -- The Path to Development: Prospects for Progress in the Aftermath of September 11"
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This address by the Minister for International Trade, Mr. Pierre Pettigrew, is available in our "WTO - Speeches and Statements" web page.
October 9, 2001
September 26, 2001
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Minister Pettigrew Tables Legislation in Parliament to Update Export Development Act
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Visit our section "Social Dimensions of Trade" for the News Release and additional background documents on policy changes to the Export Development Corporation (EDC).
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NAFTA - Chapter 11 - Investment
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Trammell Crow Company v. Government of Canada
You will find in our section "Dispute Settlement" the Notice of Intent to submit a claim to Arbitration under Section B of Chapter 11.
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Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility at the OECD
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Canada's National Contact Point - Annual Report for 2001
The report describes the main activities of the National Contact Point in promoting awareness of the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and ensuring their effective implementation.
September 20, 2001
September 13, 2001
September 1, 2001
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Proposals for NAFTA Rules of Origin Changes - Initiation of Domestic Consultations
See the Canada Gazette Notice for information on this consultation
August 24, 2001
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Softwood Lumber
The latest press releases and important information for Canadian companies are available on our Softwood Lumber website:
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August 17, 2001
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4th WTO Ministerial Conference in Doha
See our updated WTO website for information on Canada's priorities and positions for the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference in Doha in November, 2001.
August 14, 2001
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Pettigrew Condemns U.S. Decisions in Softwood Lumber Case
See our Softwood Lumber website for this Press Release and Backgrounder.
August 14, 2001
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Statement by the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew on U.S. Desicions on Softwood Lumber
See our Softwood Lumber website for this Press Release and other relevant information.
August 13, 2001
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Countervailing Duty Case on Softwood Lumber - Notice #2 to Canadian Companies on Company Exclusions
See our Softwood Lumber website for this notice, a backgrounder on Softwood Lumber countervailing and anti-dumping investigations, as well as other relevant information.
August 1, 2001
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Pettigrew Welcomes NAFTA Commission's Initiatives to Clarify Chapter 11 Provisions
See our NAFTA Website for the News Release, the Notes of Interpretation of Certain Chapter 11 Provisions, the Joint Statement of the Commission and other relevant information.
July 26, 2001
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Canada Wins Fifth WTO Ruling in Aircraft Dispute
See our page "Dispute Settlement" for the News Release, a Backgrounder and the Second Panel Report.
July 19, 2001
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Government of Canada Supports Plan to Address Steel Trade Problems
See the News Release, including a Backgrounder and the Steel Working Group Report
July 17, 2001
July 16, 2001
July 12, 2001
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Canada Reacts to Brazil's Illegal Trade Practices
See our page "Dispute Settlement" for the News Release along with a Backgrounder on Canada's Aerospace Industry, as well as additional information on this dispute.
July 6, 2001
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WTO Opens its Doors to Discussion
See our "WTO" page for the News Release, including the list of Participating NGOs, and additional information on the upcoming Ministerial Conference.
July 5, 2001
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Trade Policy Research 2001
Visit our section "Analytical Research" for the link to this publication.
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Minister Pettigrew Welcomes WTO Panel Ruling on Export Restraints
See our "Dispute Settlement" web page for the News Release, a link to the WTO Panel Report along with additional background information.
July 3, 2001
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Pettigrew Welcomes Release of Preliminary FTAA Negotiating Texts
The FTAA Draft Text, Canada's Positions and Proposals, and Frequently Asked Questions, along with other background documents are available through our "FTAA" site.
June 26, 2001
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Trade Minister announces EDC's policy changes
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You will find in our page "Environment", the News Release and Backgrounder, along with the Government Guidance on the Revised Environmental Review Framework.
June 21, 2001
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Trade Liberalization with European Union Could Bring Economic Gains
See our "Canada-EU Summits" web page for detailed information about the Stockholm Summit and the study Canada-EU Trade and Investment Relations - The Impact on Tariff Elimination, which was released today by the Minister for International Trade, Pierre Pettigrew. Please note that you will also find a Backgrounder in the News Release.
June 20, 2001
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Virtual Consultations with Services Exporters
The government of Canada has completed its GATS "virtual" consultation process with services exporters across Canada. See our page "Services" for more details about this consultation, including the results of the twelve mini-surveys.
June 5, 2001
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Canadian Attitudes Towards International Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade commissioned Ekos Research to conduct the Department's third annual international trade survey, which involved 1,200 telephone interviews with adult Canadians. The survey took place between March 28 and April 6, 2001, and has a margin error of ± 2.8%.
See our "Consultations with Canadians" web page for a presentation of the top-of-line results from this survey.
May 25, 2001
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WTO Dispute Settlement
Canada - New Zealand/US - Milk and Dairy Products
Please note that an updated Status Report on this case, is available in our "Dispute Settlement" page.
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Softwood Lumber
Updated information is regularly posted in the "Softwood Lumber" web page, including the United States Trade Actions and the most recent News Releases.
May 16, 2001
May 15, 2001
May 11, 2001
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Trade Agreement with Chile Shows Positive Results
See our "Canada-Chile" web page for the News Release, the Joint Statement of the Ministers at the Third Meeting of the Commission, held in Santiago on May 10, as well as an Analysis of Canada-Chile Trade and Investment Relations After Four Years of Free Trade Agreement.
May 2, 2001
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Trade Update 2001 - Annual Report on Canada's State of Trade
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew on May 1st, highlighted Trade Update 2001: Second Annual Report on Canada's State of Trade. See our page on "Trade and the Canadian Economy" for the News Release, a Backgrounder and the State of Trade Reports.
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Virtual Consultations with Services Exporters
The results of the mini-survey on Selling Services to Foreign Clients in Canada are available in our "Trade in Services" web page.
April 27, 2001
April 23, 2001
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Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today the conclusion of the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA), after nine months of negotiations. The CCRFTA was signed by International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew and his Costa Rican counterpart Tomás Dueñas, at a ceremony in Ottawa. See our page on "Canada-Costa Rica" for the News Release and a Backgrounder, as well as the text of the Agreement, the two parallel accords on environmental and labour cooperation and additional background information on the Negotiations.
April 20, 2001
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Multistakeholder Information Exchange Session on the Summit of the Americas
See our page "Consultations with Canadians" for the Summary Report of the March 28 Session, including the List of Participants.
April 18, 2001
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Electronic Commerce and the International Trade Rules
You will find in our section on "E-Commerce" the Report on Workshop Discussions of Key Trade Policy Issues, along with the Discussion Paper.
April 17, 2001
April 12, 2001
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FTAA Sixth Trade Ministerial - Buenos Aires - April 7, 2001
You will now find in our page "FTAA" the French and English versions of the Ministerial Declaration.
April 11, 2001
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Report Highlights Market Access Successes and Outlines Canada's Trade Priorities
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew released today the government's annual report on Canada's trade priorities: Opening Doors to the World: Canada's International Market Access Priorities - 2001 (CIMAP). The report profiles significant market-opening results and outlines Canada's trade priorities.
See our page "Trade in Goods" for the News Release, a Backgrounder and the Report.
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Canada Wins NAFTA Chapter 11 Dispute
Pope & Talbot Inc. v. Government of Canada
See our page on "Dispute Settlement" for the News Release and a copy of the Award on the Merits of Phase 2 by Arbitral Tribunal.
April 4, 2001
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Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
You will find in our page "FTAA" an Information Kit, including a new FTAA Brochure, a presentation on "An Economic Vision for the Western Hemisphere", Key Messages and additional related information.
March 16, 2001
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NAFTA - Chapter 11- Investment
Metalclad Corp. v. United Mexican States - Statutory Review in the B.C. Supreme Court
See our Section "Review by Canadian Courts of NAFTA Chapter 11 Awards" for copies of Court Proceedings Transcripts of February 28, March 1 and 2.
March 14, 2001
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Minister Pettigrew Announces Canada's initial negotiating position for the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
You will find in our page "Trade in Services" the News Release and important links to information about how Canada is approaching these negotiations, the principles that are guiding our position, the sectors we have proposals for, how the GATS works, and answers to questions you may have.
March 13, 2001
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OECD Agreement on the Environmental Review of Officially Supported Export Credits
See our page "Environment" for the Canadian Objectives and to provide your comments.
March 12, 2001
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Canada disappointed with the WTO Appellate Body's Decision
See our page "Dispute Settlement" for the News Release and a link to the WTO Appellate body Report.
March 8, 2001
March 6, 2001
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NAFTA - Chapter 11- Investment
Metalclad Corp. v. United Mexican States - Statutory Review in the B.C. Supreme Court
See our Section "Review by Canadian Courts of NAFTA Chapter 11 Awards" for copies of Court Proceedings Transcripts of February 22 and 23. Subsequent transcripts will be added to this web page as they become available.
March 5, 2001
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Trade, Employment and Labour Standards
See our "Labour" section for the February 2001 Discussion Paper and a List of Relating Links, including Human Rights and Consumer Advocacy.
March 2, 2001
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Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber
February 28, 2001
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WTO - Arbitration Report
Canada - United States - Term of Patent Protection
See our page "Dispute Settlement" for the WTO Report and background documentation.
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OECD Forum 2001 - Sustainable Development and the New Economy - Paris - May 14-16, 2001
See our section "Events of Interest" for additional information.
February 27, 2001
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Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
You will now find in our web page "FTAA - Negotiating Groups" Summaries of Canada's Position for each Negotiating and Consultative Group.
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NAFTA - Chapter 11- Investment
Metalclad Corp. v. United Mexican States - Statutory Review in the B.C. Supreme Court
You will find in our section "Review by Canadian Courts of NAFTA Chapter 11 Awards" copy of Court Proceedings Transcripts for February 19 and 20. Please note that subsequent transcripts will be added to this web page as they become available.
February 23, 2001
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Pettigrew Issues Canada's Recommendations to Increase Transparency in the FTAA
See our section "FTAA - Consultative Groups" for the News Release and the Canadian Proposal to the FTAA Committee of Government Representatives on the Participation of Civil Society.
February 21, 2001
February 16, 2001
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Canada to Intervene in Review of a NAFTA Tribunal Ruling Regarding Mexico and an American Firm
See our page "NAFTA - Chapter 11 - Investment" for the News Release, a Backgrounder and Canada's Submission.
February 8, 2001
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Canada Seeks Application to Set Aside NAFTA Tribunal Award in S.D. Myers Arbitration
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See our page "NAFTA - Chapter 11 - Investment" for the News Release and the Backgrounder, the Notice of Application and previous legal documents.
February 7, 2001
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Pettigrew Releases Public Consultation Report on GATS
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News Release - February 7, 2001
The report provides a general summary of the comments that were made during joint federal and provincial/territorial cross-country consultations held between June and October 2000. The information collected will be used to help establish Canada's initial position for the GATS negotiations.
February 5, 2001
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Pettigrew Announces Framework for Environmental Assessment of Trade Negotiations
You will find in our page on "Environment" the News Release, the Framework publication and additional information on this initiative.
February 1, 2001
January 26, 2001
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Canada's Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (FIPAs)
Copies of these Agreements are now available in our web page on "FIPAs".
January 16, 2001
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International Trade Strengthens Canada's Economic Performance
News Release - January 16, 2001
January 9, 2001
January 3, 2001
January 2, 2001
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Canada has requested NAFTA consultations with the United States with respect to U.S. restrictions on imports of potatoes from Prince Edward Island.
See the News Release of January 2, 2001 as well as the letter sent to the United States Trade Representative.
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