Senators raise concerns about Bloc’s ‘flawed’ supply management bill

Bill C-282 passed the House of Commons at third reading 262-51, arriving in the Senate just prior to the Chamber rising for the summer.
Liberals’ progressive trade agenda faces uphill battle in Southeast Asian negotiations

Before Canada finalizes a trade pact with ASEAN, Myanmar’s place in that deal will have to be confronted, say former diplomats.
Strengthening Canada-India relations: a shared journey for global progress

The time for a stronger Canada-India partnership is now. Let’s embark on a shared journey towards global progress, guided by the principles of democracy, compassion, and the belief that the world is indeed one family.
Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda

In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his hopes for a Trudeau-Petro summit.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world

If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy

In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy

High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn’t proposing any timelines for completion.
‘Progress’ trumpeted in Canada-India trade talks but hopes for quick pact unmet

Both Canada and India theorized that a first stage trade pact could be concluded in ‘a matter of months,’ but negotiations continue more than a year later.
The coronation an upbeat interlude in a country going from Brexit to Bregret

U.K. consumers have been facing the worst decline in living standards since the 1950s as a result of the combination of soaring inflation and central bank-decreed increases in borrowing costs.
Long road ahead to complete U.K. accession to Canada’s Pacific Rim trade deal

The legislative timeline to pass the U.K.’s accession protocol is expected to take a minimum of 18 months for all CPTPP members.