Posts Tagged ‘NAFTA’
Chapter 11 of NAFTA Remains a Threat to National Sovereignty
Saturday, October 18th, 2008 - by Terry MelansonDana Gabriel - 10 October, 2008
Watching the Canadian English leader’s debate probably didn’t have a defining moment for most people. Instead, they were treated to five party leaders saying what they thought would be best for the country, and how as prime minister, they would do a better job than the others. The dynamics of the debate were different than previous ones as it was the first time that a Canadian Green Party leader was allowed to participate. Elizabeth May held her own and injected some new ideas, bringing up some critical issues such as Chapter 11 of NAFTA. Her position is that it needs to be re-opened and fixed. Jack Layton has also vowed that an NDP government would make it a priority to fight to re-open NAFTA, including removing Chapter 11 from the agreement.
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The Corporate Takeover of Canada
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 - by Terry MelansonDana Gabriel - October 3, 2008
Stephen Harper recently announced that if re-elected he will begin further removing barriers to foreign investment in the airline and uranium sectors. His plan is based on proposals set forth by the Competition Review Panel. Harper stayed clear of other more controversial recommendations from the panel, such as allowing bank mergers and opening up Canada’s telecommunications to further foreign investment. You can bet that if the Conservatives are able to secure a majority government, more of these recommendations will be implemented. The corporate agenda is further shaping public policy. Big business is a driving force behind the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), and deeper integration into a North American Union. Trade agreements, such as NAFTA, ultimately benefit multinational corporations at the expense of workers and the environment.
Patrick Wood’s Meticulous Exposé of the Trilateral Commission’s Treason
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 - by Terry MelansonThe North American Union: The Hijacking of America Patrick Wood

