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Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks
Ottawa said Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump had agreed to resume negotiations on a trade agreement and would aim to reach a deal by July 21.
India eyes critical minerals as trade talks with Canada revive
India and Canada revive FTA talks, eyeing collaboration on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. As India diversifies from China, Canada’s rich reserves and ESG-compliant supply offer strategic opportunities for EV, solar, and tech sectors through joint ventures and trade pacts.
Canada-Indonesia free trade pact reaches final stage, ready to be signed
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Canada has been finalized and is ready for signing. Canadian Ambassador Jess Dutton announced that after a legal review, the agreement will soon undergo ratification by both countries with full implementation expected in 2026.
Franco Nevada releases Cobre Panama arbitration update
Following an engagement with the government of Panama’s legal counsel, Franco Nevada said it has agreed to suspend its arbitration proceeding.
India, Canada to resume FTA talks after 21-months pause
India and Canada to resume FTA talks after 21 months, aiming to revive the Early Progress Trade Agreement and move toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Canada agrees to ratify Britain’s accession to major trans-Pacific trade pact
Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal.
Calling on First Quantum Minerals to definitely and safely close its Cobre Panama mine
101 organizations are calling on First Quantum Minerals to close its Cobre Panama mine, drop the international arbitration against Panama, and implement environmental remediation at the mine site.
Canada must not implement Ecuador free trade deal, says civil society organizations
The Canadian government should not implement the recently-signed free trade agreement with Ecuador because the agreement’s potential to facilitate environmental and human rights abuses.
PHL-Canada to conduct exploratory talks for a bilateral FTA in June
The Philippines and Canada are set to begin exploratory talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in early June, focusing on key sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, and agricultural products like bananas, pineapples, and coconut.
Trump tells Carney CUSMA is 'good deal for everybody' but leaves door open for termination
Le premier ministre canadien et le président américain ont ouvert la porte à une renégociation rapide de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique.