Canadian mining company invokes CETA provision to sue Romanians, demanding payment for lost profits
Lawsuit’s huge compensation award could itself become Gabriel Resources’ true goldmine. No 1896 Posted by fw, February 20, 2017 “In the end, trade deals are not about Europeans agreeing with Americans, Canadians or … Continue reading
“I am strongly opposed to the TPP, and I echo calls to reject the agreement” – Elizabeth May, MP
“We cannot let the TPP move forward unless Canadians have signed on.” No 1579 Posted by fw, January 27, 2016 “This deal has serious implications for Canadian democracy, and our … Continue reading
We’re Number 1! We’re Number 1! Canada most sued country in the world thanks to NAFTA
Canada has paid out NAFTA damages totaling over C$172 million. Outstanding claims total over $6 billion. Not content with being Numero Uno, Harper is busy negotiating new trade agreements No … Continue reading
SHOCKER — Governments shaft citizens – Secret sellout to corporations in monstrous assault on democracy
New trade rules surrender control to corporations to sue governments, overrule parliaments, undermine citizen rights No 903 Posted by fw, November 5, 2013 “Investor-state rules could be used to smash … Continue reading