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World Trade Organization (WTO)
Canada and the WTO
| Canada's Contribution
to a more open WTO |
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Information
Paper
(2001 Ministerial Conference) |
WTO Transparency
Canada believes that a greater window onto the World Trade Organization
(WTO) will better enable the public to appreciate the benefits of
liberalized trade and the clear and equitable rules that serve as
the foundation of the international trading system. At the same time,
we believe WTO members and the WTO system of agreements would benefit
from the views of the global public.
Canada's Contribution to a more Open and Transparent WTO
Improvement to the Dispute Settlement Understanding - January 23, 2003
Canada puts forward case for a more open and transparent WTO. Canada has proposed that the WTO adopt improvements to make the dispute settlement process more efficient and open to the public. Learn more about Canada's contribution, read the News
Release as well as the update on Canada's participation in the WTO DSU negotiations. Improved procedures for circulation and de-restriction of WTO documents - October 13, 2000
Minister Pettigrew outlines proposals to make the WTO more
open. The proposals describe a series of both short-term and
long-term actions that WTO members can take to ensure that global
citizens better understand the WTO's mandate and are more engaged
in its agenda.
Read also the News
Release.
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Informal Paper on External transparency
- October 13, 2000
The proposals describe a series of both short-term and long-term
actions that WTO members can take to ensure that global citizens
better understand the WTO's mandate and are more engaged in
its agenda. Canada's proposals build on the March 2000 paper
presented at the WTO on March 24, 2000 (see the paper below).
Read also the News
Release
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Informal Paper on External and Internal Transparency - March 24, 2000
Canada and several other WTO Members have submitted papers to shape and inform the discussion on "WTO Transparency". Canada's paper observes the established distinction between internal transparency, improved communication among Members, and external transparency, improved communications between the WTO and the public. Canada wants to see improved transparency on both fronts. This would lead to increased efficiency and inclusiveness within the Organization, and provide for greater dialogue between the WTO and stakeholders.
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Information Paper - September
2001
This document was published in preparation for the 2001 WTO
Ministerial Conference which was held in Doha, Qatar, from November
9-13.
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