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Free Trade Debate Misplaced

8/16/2016

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In recent weeks the subject of free trade has received increasing attention. Critics of free trade are becoming more vocal, not least the bombastic Republican candidate for the U.S. Presidency, who threatens to tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement. In response to these widespread criticisms, economists and other “experts” extol the virtues of free trade.
With respect, I would argue that both sides are missing the point in focusing on the concept of free trade. The real issues are the nature of the international agreements that have been approved in the name of free trade and the failure of governments to take action when the uneven impact of these flawed agreements has become all too apparent.

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Brickbats and Bouquets: Recent Federal Initiatives

8/4/2016

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Since being elected in October 2015, the federal Liberal government has taken what I regard as positive steps on a number of fronts. The beginning of August has featured media coverage of two more encouraging Liberal initiatives, along with further backtracking on one other matter. First, let’s hand out the bouquets.


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    C. Richard Tindal, Ph.D is a retired Professor of Government. He taught for 30 years at St. Lawrence College, Kingston and was an occasional Visiting Professor at Queen's University. He has also written and consulted extensively about government.

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