Recent highlights
Third round of NAFTA 2.0 talks to take place in Canada, Sept. 23-27
August 21, 2017
The first round of talks (August 16-20) just concluded in Washington, DC, the second round will take place September 1-5 in Mexico City, and given the choice of locations so far, it might be expected that the third round in late-September will take place in Ottawa (though that has not yet been confirmed). A fourth round will take place in the United States.
Trudeau & Notley must clarify their position on NAFTA oil & gas export provision
August 19, 2017
The Council of Canadians opposes Article 605, the energy proportionality provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Barlow speaks on pharmacare at Unifor's Canadian Council meeting in Winnipeg
August 18, 2017
Photo by Brigette DePape
Council of Canadians honorary chairperson Maude Barlow spoke in Winnipeg today to Unifor's Canadian Council, an annual gathering that brings together more than 900 members from across the country.
Will Canadian CEOs send a message to Trump by leaving this business advisory council?
August 17, 2017
Linamar Corp. CEO Linda Hasenfratz
Minnesota to decide on Trudeau-backed Line 3 tar sands pipeline in April 2018
August 17, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approved the Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline in November 2016, but a review process is still underway in Minnesota.