Is Canada prioritizing mining interests over human rights in Ecuador trade deal?

It beggars belief that the government is still pushing for investor protections that the UN has warned pose ‘catastrophic’ consequences for the environment and human rights.

International Trade Minister Mary Ng tabled a notice of intent to enter into trade talks with Ecuador last December.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY STUART TREW, KYLA TIENHAARA, KATHY PRICE

February 26, 2024

Trade Minister Mary Ng has given notice that Canada will begin negotiating a free trade deal with Ecuador this spring.

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