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Gus Van Harten FIPPA

Don’t be fooled by the spin on the Canada-China treaty

There's a lot of spin about the Canada-China investment treaty, but Canadians should not be fooled into the deal, says Gus Van Harten.
Gus Van HartenNov 7th, 2012

14 reasons why Canada-China investment deal needs more time, debate

An open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of International Trade Ed Fast from an international investment law expert about his concerns with FIPPA.
Gus Van HartenOct 17th, 2012
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Chinese companies can sue BC for changing course on Northern Gateway, says policy expert

The biggest foreign trade treaty since NAFTA will come into effect on Nov. 1 for the next three decades. What does it mean for BC?
Beth HongOct 12th, 2012