Canada will sign TPP trade deal Feb. 4, but ratification not certain – Politics – CBC News

This is encouraging.  A Canadian signature on the TPP agreement is important at this stage. The federal government has confirmed it intends to sign the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal at a meeting next week in New Zealand. But International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday signing the treaty doesn't necessarily mean Canada will ratify it. …

Due diligence or…just looking for an excuse?

Negotiations to conclude the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement wrapped up on October 5, 2015.  Given that this was in the middle of the Canadian election campaign I suppose it is not a big surprise that the TPP has gained somewhat of a more of a partisan political profile than perhaps otherwise would have …

‘Real coup’ for Canadian wineries buried in TPP deal will combat ice wine counterfeits overseas | Financial Post

It is not often that one story touches on two of my passions...Canadian wine...and international trade policy.  This is one of the many reasons that the Government of Canada needs to ensure ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement.  It became a hot potato during the last election campaign, but with the need for …