CALGARY, AB Feb. 3, 2016 – Ministers from 12 Pacific Rim countries are in New Zealand to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. The Canadian government’s decision to ink the deal is an important step for the future economic growth of the West – but that doesn’t guarantee the agreement will be ratified.
The TPP is vital to Canada’s future prosperity, particularly in the West. It removes obstacles to selling more in substantial Asian markets. It will also open the U.S., Canada’s biggest market, to new competitors, such as Japan and Australia, and Canada cannot afford to be left behind.
International trade expert Carlo Dade, Director of the Foundation’s Centre for Trade & Investment Policy, is available to comment.
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For more information or to arrange an interview with Carlo Dade, Director of the Centre for Trade & Investment Policy, please contact:
Doug Firby
Director of Communications
403-831-8812
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Manager of Communications
403-700-9535