5th Ministerial Conference in Cancun, Mexico
The Canadian delegation at Cancun benefitted from the presence
of some 80 Canadian organizations (including NGOs, business
associations, academics, etc.) that were accredited with the
WTO to attend the negotiations. For more on Canadian NGO participation
in the 5th Ministerial, see our WTO
site.
2006: "What WTO for the XXIst Century"? Geneva, Switzerland (25-26 September 2006)
The Sixth WTO Public Symposium seeks to have a stimulating
public debate on the expected role and functions of the WTO
in the XXIst century. Furthermore, it seeks to foster constructive
engagement to address the existing imbalances in the multilateral
trading system and support a meaningful outcome of the round
for the benefit of all participants.
Additional information, including registration details, is
available on the WTO
Website. The deadline for registration is 05 September
2006.
2005: WTO After 10 Years: Global Problems and Multilateral
Solutions Geneva, Switzerland (April 20-22)
This year’s public symposium took on special significance
as it coincided with the 10th Anniversary of the WTO. Participants
were invited to analyse and reflect upon these past ten years,
and discuss the challenges the organization faces into the
future.
Additional information is available on the WTO
website.
2004: Multilateralism at a crossroads Geneva, Switzerland (May 25-27)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) held its Fourth Annual
Public Symposium which focussed on the challenges WTO Members
face in ensuring a successful completion of the Doha Development
Agenda. The participants were invited to discuss how the negotiations
can address key challenges facing the multilateral trading
system.
Additional information, including a Webcast from the first
day, are available on the WTO
website.
2003:
Challenges ahead on the Road to Cancún Geneva, Switzerland (June 16-18)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) hosted a public symposium
June 16 to 18, 2003 on the challenges ahead for WTO Members
at the WTO's 5th Ministerial Conference, September 10-14,
Cancún, Mexico. Participants from governments, parliaments,
civil society, the business sector, academia and the media
were invited to discuss how the new negotiations could address
key challenges facing the multilateral trading system.
2002:
Beyond the Doha Development Agenda Geneva, Switzerland (April 29 and May 1)
As part of the expanding dialogue, the WTO hosted its second
public symposium in Geneva between April 29 and May 1, 2002.
Called "The Doha Development Agenda and Beyond", the symposium
provided a forum for dialogue among a range of WTO critics,
analysts and stakeholders, including government representatives.
Most of the 28 Canadians who participated judged the symposium
a success. The topics covered were relevant, important and
representative of the broader discourse in the world community
regarding the work of the WTO in the post-Doha context.
2001:
Issues Confronting the World Trade System Geneva, Switzerland (July 6 - 7)
The WTO commissioned the International Institute for Sustainable
Development (IISD) to prepare a comprehensive report of this
Symposium. At the same time, the Government of Canada felt
it was important to have a report which captured the views
and reactions from the perspective of a Canadian NGO. The
North-South Institute (NSI) and the Canadian Centre for International
Cooperation (CCIC) have provided this perspective.
