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The Canadian Council on International Law was founded in 1972 by a group of some of Canada's leading and most distinguished scholars and practitioners in international law. The Council supports the development and exchange of ideas amongst a community of persons interested in international law, with particular focus on the Canadian perspective on international matters. To this end, one of the major activities of the Council is to hold an annual conference.

This year's conference proceedings comprise a collection of essays written by leading academics and practitioners on the theme: Globalism: People, Profits And Progress. A wide range of subject areas are addressed, including humanitarian law, law of the sea, international trade law, international human rights law, international environmental law, and transnational crime.

This work will be of value to international lawyers in both the public and private sphere, legal scholars and those interested in international relations.

Le Conseil canadien de droit international a été fondé en 1972 par un groupe d'académiciens et de praticiens en droit international parmi les plus distingués au Canada. Le Conseil appuie le développement et l'échange d'idées au sein d'une communauté d'individus intéressés par le droit international, avec une concentration particulière sur les perspectives canadiennes vis-à-vis les affaires internationales. À cette fin, une des activités principales du Conseil est d'organiser un congrès annuel.

Les `actes' du congrès de cette année consistent en une collection d'articles rédigés par des praticiens et académiciens de premier plan sur le thème: La mondialisation: Les Personnes, le profit et le progrès. Est abordé un vaste éventail de sujets incluant le droit international humanitaire, droit de la mer, droit du commerce international, droit international des droits de la personne, droit international de l'environnement et la criminalité transnationale.Cette oeuvre sera d'une grande utilité aux avocats (es) en droit international, autant dans le secteur public que privé, aux académiciens et ceux qui ont un intérêt en relations internationales. ... Read more

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The intersection of insurance regulation and trade agreements is of obvious significance to international competitiveness and, thereby, to national welfare. Yet until this masterful study the subject has remained virtually unexplored. Insurance Regulation in North America, far from merely addressing this important area of theory and practice, superbly balances a world of detailed analysis and commentary with deeply insightful interpretation and debate. The book¿s focus on insurance regulation in three countries allows the authors to approach the subject in an extraordinary depth that could not be achieved in a more global account.

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Title: DFAIT marks its centennial: 1909-2009).(DFAIT marks its centennial: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 1909-2009)(Organization overview)
Author: Greg Donaghy
Publication: Canadian Parliamentary Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 22, 2009
Publisher: Canadian Parliamentary Association
Volume: 32Issue: 4Page: 8(5)

Article Type: Organization overview

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Canada has always been a trading nation. From the early days of fur and fish, to the present, when a remarkable ninety percent of our gross national product is attributable to exports and imports, Canadians have relied on international trade to bolster our economy. A Trading Nation, Michael Hart's brilliantly crafted overview and analysis of the historical foundations of modern Canadian trade policy, is the first survey to address the history of Canadian commercial policy in over fifty years.

Taking the view that to understand the present and better prepare for the future, we must first comprehend the past, Hart skilfully guides readers through more than three centuries of Canadian trade history. His engaging narrative explains how Canadians, who currently enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world, have largely come to accept that a country that derives much of its wealth from international commerce has much to gain from an open, well-ordered international economy. Close attention to trade and related economic policy choices, he argues, is crucial if Canada intends to adapt to the challenges of the new globalized economy.

This bold and original study is a tour de force, evocative of Harold Innis's and Donald Creighton's pioneering works in the history of the nation. Hart’s experience as an active trade negotiator is reflected throughout this accessible and lively book. A Trading Nation is destined to become a classic of Canadian historical, economic, and political studies.

A Trading Nation was selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE. AUTHORBIO: Michael Hart is Simon Reisman Chair in Trade Policy, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. A former trade official in Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, he was the founding director of Carleton's Centre for Trade Policy and Law and is the author of numerous books and articles on international trade issues. ... Read more

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As a forester interested in economics and policy, Daowei Zhang followed the softwood lumber dispute between the U.S. and Canada for nearly 20 years. Dubbed theSoftwood Lumber War,the conflict enveloped politicians and business leaders on both sides of the border and placed strains on the historically close economic and political relations between the two countries. This book is an unprecedentedly detailed evaluation of how the conflict began and how it was sustained for such a long period of time. The book considers the implications that may follow from the 2006 agreement between the nations, and the broader lessons that might be learned about international trade conflicts.

The early 1980s was a difficult time for U.S. lumber producers. Finding their domestic market share in decline, they requested restrictions on Canadian lumber imports. Alleging that the Canadian producers were being subsidized, they eventually secured a 15 percent export tax on Canadian lumber in 1986. A long series of trade battles followed against a background of shortages in the U.S. timber supply, changing international markets, and the establishment of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization.

Canada and the United States are the world's largest trading partners, but, as Zhang demonstrates, it is a relationship in which domestic pressure groups, different institutional structures within each government, and differences in the relative economic power of each country remain extremely important determinants of foreign policy. The fact that the softwood lumber dispute has taken so long to resolve and the prospect that the 2006 agreement has the potential to be undone by continuing litigation and trade friction raise important questions about international relations in a world that is supposedly moving toward free trade. ... Read more

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During the past three decades international trade agreements have focused increasingly on areas of provincial jurisdiction. Christopher J. Kukucha argues that Canadian provinces have maintained a level of autonomy in response to these developments, sometimes even influencing Canada's global trade relations and the evolution of international norms and standards. The Provinces and Canadian Foreign Trade Policy highlights the relevance of specific sub-federal institutional, sectoral, societal, and ideational considerations in the negotiation and implementation of international trade agreements.It also evaluates North American regimes governing cross-border functional relations and the NAFTA Side Deals on labour and the environment. This volume addresses issues central to the study of international relations, federalism, provincial politics, political economy, and Canadian foreign policy. It will be of interest to students and practitioners of political science, public policy, and economics. ... Read more

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The United States and Canada maintain the world s largest trading relationship, one that has been strengthened during the past fifteen years by the approval of two multilateral free trade agreements. Although commercial disputes may not be quite as prominent now as they have been in the past, the two countries in recent years have engaged in difficult negotiations over items in several trade sectors, including natural resources, agricultural commodities, and the cultural/entertainment industry. However, these disputes affect but a small percentage of the total goods and services exchanged. Also, the United States and Canada work together closely on environmental matters, including monitoring solid waste transfers, and protecting and maintaining the quality of border waterways. This new book explores specific issues related to trade between these two countries. ... Read more

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Crookell focuses on the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement which became effective on January 1, 1989. Writing for executives of U.S. and Canadian businesses with activities in one another's countries, Crookell provides a comprehensive overview of the history of free trade between the two countries, offers a clearer understanding of the agreement itself and how it differs from Europe 1992, shows how globalization is affecting parents and subsidiaries in the U.S. and Canada, and offers recommendations for transforming subsidiaries into integrated, contributing affiliates who will be effective global competitors in their own right. ... Read more

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Chapters: Canada Free Trade Agreements, Canadian Subsidiaries of Foreign Companies, North American Free Trade Agreement, Labatt Brewing Company, Walmart Canada, Canada - United States Free Trade Agreement, Molson, Ferranti-Packard, Future Shop, Sears Canada, Rio Tinto Alcan, Toyota Canada Inc., General Motors Canada, Chrysler Canada, Canada - United States Trade Relations, Vale Inco, Dofasco, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Aviva Canada, Stelco, Mcdonald's Canada, Alexander Keith's Brewery, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Fun Technologies, Imperial Oil, Ultramar, Automotive Products Trade Agreement, Canada-panama Free Trade Agreement, Pratt ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Parliamentary Review, published by Canadian Parliamentary Review on September 22, 2003. The length of the article is 1551 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Parliament and democracy in the 21st Century: parliamentarians and the international trade agenda.(Guest Editorial)
Author: Pierre Pettigrew
Publication: Canadian Parliamentary Review (Newsletter)
Date: September 22, 2003
Publisher: Canadian Parliamentary Review
Volume: 26Issue: 3Page: 2(2)

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