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Canada, Mercosur aiming to sign free trade deal this year: Brazilian official
Eight years after Canada launched free trade negotiations with the Mercosur bloc of nations, a Brazilian official says an agreement is on track to be signed by the end of the year.
Philippines, Canada to finalize text for FTA in July
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines is on track to finalize the free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada by mid-2026, aiming to complete text negotiations by the third round in July.
Pakistan, Canada discuss advance bilateral investment cooperation
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides reiterating their resolve to deepen economic engagement and expedite progress on the Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Canada presses for wider trade agreement in talks with US
Canada-United States Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the government wants to resolve trade frictions with the Trump administration as part of a comprehensive agreement, rather than through “one-off” deals.
Panama’s copper crisis: What a $20b lawsuit says about investor power
A Canadian mining giant is using a $20 billion lawsuit to pressure Panama into reopening a controversial copper mine. The case exposes how international investment agreements can undermine democracy, and why experts are calling for fairer investment frameworks worldwide.
The next shoe drops. The Northback (Grassy Mountain) interests file an international investment law claim against Canada
In December 2024, the Australian parent companies of Northback Holdings filed a Request for Arbitration) with Canada under the terms of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
First round of India-Canada FTA talks in April-May
The first round of India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations will take place in April or May, following preparatory virtual talks. Both countries aim to conclude the agreement by the end of 2026, targeting a doubling of bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
Canada, US shift to less comprehensive trade deals
The country takes a similar approach to that of the United States, where less comprehensive deals can be signed quickly
Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks
Le Canada et le bloc sud-américain du Mercosur progressent vers un accord de libre-échange qui pourrait être signé d'ici la fin de l'année, avec de nouvelles négociations prévues le mois prochain à Brasilia.
Thailand fast-tracks free trade deals to expand regional influence and tackle global challenges
Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations Chotima Iemsawasdikul announced that Thailand is accelerating ongoing trade negotiations to strengthen regional cooperation and address growing global challenges.