The Department of Foreign Affairs held a call today with various groups to provide an update on the Canada – European Union Comprehensive Trade Agreement negotiations. The department indicated that there has been progress on virtually all issues and the broad shape of the deal is being outlined. On intellectual […]
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Could the EU Walk Away From ACTA?
Putting the pieces together, I think it may be worth considering whether the EU is prepared to walk away from ACTA altogether, leaving the U.S. with a far smaller agreement that cannot credibly claim to set a standard for the G8 or developed world.
Why raise this possibility?
Why Parma Ham May Stand in the Way of ACTA and CETA
Geographical indications (GI) are signs used on goods – frequently food, wine, or spirits – that have a specific geographical origin and are said to possess qualities, reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin. Given the quality associated with the product, proponents of GI protection argue that it is needed to avoid consumer confusion as well as to protect legitimate producers.
Why Parma Ham Stands in the Way of Two Major Trade Agreements
Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 19, 2010 as Why Parma Ham Stands in Way of Trade Talks Canada is currently negotiating two major international trade agreements whose success may ultimately depend on the level of protection provided to Parma ham. While it may seem hard to believe, the […]