The challenge abroad

Article Abstract:

Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien began a trade mission to Asia on Jan 8, 1997. The mission is being touted as a means to reduce unemployment through expanded exports. However, issues such as layoffs, consumer demand and corporate power have not been adequately addressed.

Economic aspects, International aspects, International relations, Asia, Unemployment, Canadian foreign relations, Chretien, Jean

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Ready, set, go: Mexico puts out the welcome mat

Article Abstract:

Mexico's hopes to prosper from NAFTA are based in part on how they compromise the ways business is done with representatives from companies based in countries such as Canada. Mexican officials hope that NAFTA will provide investment opportunities and improve the economy.

Analysis, Cover Story, Economic policy, Mexico

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The walls that divide

Article Abstract:

Interprovincial imports have dropped slightly in seven of the Canadian provinces, costing Canada about $7 billion annually. All levels of Canadian government should give as much priority to increasing interprovincial trade as they do international trade.

Trade policy, Commercial policy, Nontariff trade barriers

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