Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Canada

Q181: By the end of 2015, will Canada successfully conclude negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Yes: 20%
(This question is the same as yesterday's question, except that it requires that Canada be part of the proposed deal.  At least one other country also has to be part of the deal)

There has been some speculation that Canada will not be included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, because of Canadian unwillingness to negotiate on agricultural subsidies (see article here).  In an election year, the Conservatives may be less willing to make significant concessions.  As I said in yesterday's post, I don't think negotiations on the TPP will be concluded this year anyway.  However, if they are completed, Canada probably will be included.

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