• Time for an Open Debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

    Time for an Open Debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

    On February 22, trade ministers from the 12 countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will meet in Singapore. Reaching a final signed agreement is unlikely, given U.S. Congressional resistance to ‘fast tracking’ President Obama’s authority to sign off on behalf of the country. Indeed, there is a push-back from over 60 legislators representing seven

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  • Off to Tel Aviv: The Latest Strange Diplomatic Appointment

    Off to Tel Aviv: The Latest Strange Diplomatic Appointment

    Shortly before the Prime Minister’s January trip to the Middle East, the Harper Government announced its choice to fill Canada’s long-vacant ambassadorial chair in Tel Aviv. Vivian Bercovici—a Toronto lawyer, occasional commentator on Israeli affairs and backroom Tory loyalist—is the new head of mission. She was accorded a lukewarm but appropriate welcome to the Canadian

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