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How the WTO's New "Services" Negotiations Threaten Democracy

by Scott Sinclair
National Office | Reports & Studies
Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
September 13, 2000
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Despite the breakdown in global trade talks in Seattle in December 1999, negotiations are now underway at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to radically restructure the role of government worldwide--subjecting an ever-greater degree of governmental decision-making to oversight by the WTO.

Government exposed health care to trade challenge at the WTO

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Issue(s): Health, Health care system, Pharmacare, International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004

Reckless Abandon

Canada, the GATS and the Future of Health Care

Reports & Studies
Issue(s): Health, Health care system, Pharmacare, International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004
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Canadian Postal Services exposed to attack by US Multinationals at WTO

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Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration, Public services and privatization
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004

The GATS and Canadian Postal Services

Reports & Studies
Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration, Public services and privatization
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004
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New study peers behind the fortified walls of Quebec City at the Americas free trade negotiations (FTAA)

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Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004

Inside the Fortress

What's Going on at the FTAA Negotiations

Reports & Studies
Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 17, 2004
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WTO services treaty expanding into public services and domestic regulation, areas thought off-limits to international trade agreements

Commentary and Fact Sheets
Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 12, 2004

WTO services treaty expanding into public services and domestic regulation

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Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 12, 2004

Facing the Facts

A Guide to the GATS Debates

Reports & Studies
Issue(s): International trade & investment, Deep integration
Projects & Initiatives: Trade and Investment Research Project
August 12, 2004
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