Trade policy about more than just reminders to export

Consultations with Parliamentarians and the public during negotiations can help Canadian trade negotiators in their work.

A transparent approach to trade negotiations can help get better results for negotiators and exporters, writes Senator Percy Downe. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

Opinion

BY SENATOR PERCY DOWNE

March 8, 2017

Historically, free trade agreements were regarded as self-evidently beneficial; no efforts were needed to prepare Canadians for their effects. Experience, however, has taught us otherwise. Of the 12 free trade agreements to which Canada is a signatory and have come in...

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