Tag: Canada

• Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:45 UTC

  Mercosur and Canada hold talks for a possible trade agreement

  

  Mercosur and Canada re-launched discussions for a “possible trade agreement” this week, following a meeting of technical delegations in Argentina, which currently holds the chair of the South American group, and hosted the round of talks.

• Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:14 UTC

  UK considered third best country in the world despite Brexit anxieties

  

  Britain has retained its spot as third best country in the world despite anxieties over Brexit, a global survey suggests. Switzerland took first place followed by Canada and the UK, the survey by US News & World Report, Y&R’s BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania shows.

• Monday, January 30th 2017 - 11:06 UTC

  Trudeau sidetracks Trump, “Welcome to Canada all those fleeing persecution, terror and war”

  

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a stand on social media against the temporary US ban on refugees and immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. PM Trudeau underscored his government's commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.

• Friday, November 18th 2016 - 09:36 UTC

  Argentina and Canada allies in supporting free trade and combating protectionism

  

  Argentine president Mauricio Macri and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took direct aim on Thursday at the walls of protectionism set to be erected around the United States, saying that freer trade is the best way to pull their countries out of economic uncertainty. The two leaders said there is real anxiety that progress and global trade have resulted in people being left behind or children being robbed of the same opportunities afforded their parents and grandparents.

• Thursday, November 17th 2016 - 09:59 UTC

  Trudeau due in Buenos Aires Thursday morning

  

  Straight from Havana and enroute to Lima, the Canadian Prime Minister seeks to assert regional leadership following the tied caused by Donald Trump's election for the presidency of the United States.

• Wednesday, November 16th 2016 - 09:51 UTC

  Canadian PM will pay official visits to Cuba, Argentina and attend APEC summit in Peru

  

  Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau will pay official visits to Cuba and Argentina from November 15 to 18, and will travel to Peru from November 19 to 20 to participate in the 2016 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting.

• Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 - 14:19 UTC

  EU and Canada sign free trade accord, but has to clear 40 European parliaments

  

  The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Sunday that aims to generate jobs and growth though it must still clear some 40 national and regional parliaments in Europe in the coming years to enter fully into force.

• Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 13:32 UTC

  A harmonious NAFTA Tres Amigos Summit pledges to combat protectionism and xenophobia

  

  United States, Canada and Mexico on Wednesday in Ottawa held their first summit after years of aloofness and held themselves up as an example against growing protectionist tendencies around the world.

• Thursday, June 16th 2016 - 08:20 UTC

  Canada and Pacific Alliance establish long term strategic partnership

  

  Canada became the first observer country to enter into a strategic partnership with the Pacific Alliance. Chrystia Freeland, minister of International trade and ministers of the four countries of the alliance—Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru—signed a joint declaration today in Mexico City.

• Thursday, May 5th 2016 - 21:12 UTC

  Strong support for the Falkland’s right to self-determination on North American Tour

  

  Falkland Island’s Legislative Assembly member, Mike Summers, recently travelled to North America on a three week trip to gauge support for the Falklands’ right to self-determination from the new Canadian Government. In addition to visiting Canada, MLA Summers also made stops in Miami and the Bahamas.