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It's Your Turn
Why we Consult
In the extensive consultations that have been conducted on trade issues, it
is clear that not all Canadians agree with every aspect of Canada's
participation in global trade talks. Trade negotiations are complicated,
and often technical. We understand that you are concerned about
the future of our social services, about promoting sustainable development
and protecting our natural resources. You also want to know what
the Government is doing on Canada's behalf.
This is why the Government has made citizen engagement an integral part of the trade policy agenda. Encouraging public interest and understanding of international trade is critical to establishing policies that reflect Canada's priorities and interests, and our commitment to fairness, stability and good governance as citizens of the global community.
Canada's experience has shown that consultations, whether at the domestic or the multilateral level, greatly reinforce public awareness and understanding of the importance of trade, and ensure that citizens' priorities and interests are reflected in the development of trade policy objectives, policies and positions. By mobilizing popular opinion and keeping people fully informed of the issues and the direction of trade negotiations, transparency and engagement combine to establish the legitimacy, consistency and the durability of policy decisions and outcomes.
We invite you to explore the variety of consultative
mechanisms that the Government uses to engage Canadians on Canada's
trade agenda.
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