International Trade

Bill Blaikie challenges Trade Minister on the FTAA

"We have free trade in capital, and goods and services, but we don't have free trade in protestors" - Bill Blaikie

On June 14th, at the urging of NDP Trade Critic Bill Blaikie, the House Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade invited Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew to answer questions about his approach to the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).

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Globalization after the Battle in Seattle

Globalization after the Battle in Seattle


 

The following article was originally published in the Jan-Feb, 2000 issue of Diplomat and International Canada.

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Fighting the WTO with Tom Hayden

Joining with Tom Hayden to fight the WTO

December 1, 1999

 

 

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Bulk Water Media Releases

NDP news releases on banning bulk water exports


 

 

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Bulk Water Exports

Bulk Water Exports

February 1999

 

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Media Release

NDP Trade Critic Goes Global with WTO Campaign

MEDIA RELEASE - November 26, 1999



OTTAWA - NDP Trade Critic Bill Blaikie announced plans today to build links with progressive legislators and activists from across the world who share a critical perspective on the World Trade Organization (WTO).

“The campaign against the MAI was successful because progressive people from around the globe worked together. Now, we need to share information and cooperate once again in our fight against the WTO’s failed approach to globalization,” Mr. Blaikie said.

Liberals Capitulate on MMT ban


Liberals capitulate on MMT ban

MEDIA RELEASE - July 20, 1998

OTTAWA – The Liberal government’s botched handling of the MMT ban will have negative consequences for Canadian sovereignty, and the ability of the federal government to protect our environment and the health of Canadians, said NDP trade critic Bill Blaikie today.

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Growing Awareness of WTO

Growing Awareness of WTO in US on display in Seattle

December 2, 1999

 

 

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Freshwater Export Act

Freshwater Export Act

October 20, 2000

 

Mr. Bill Blaikie (Winnipeg-Transcona, NDP): Mr. Speaker, first of all I would like to extend my thanks to my colleagues in the Bloc for making it possible for me to speak on this bill. Members will know that I do have a longstanding interest in this issue.

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Globalization after the Battle in Seattle

Globalization after the Battle in Seattle


 

The following article was originally published in the Jan-Feb, 2000 issue of Diplomat and International Canada.

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