In the Canadian position, there should be no linkage, because that has been carefully negotiated. There will be a separate dispute settlement mechanism for the CETA, which should be respected.
February 15th, 2012 / 4:35 p.m.
Chief Negotiator, Canada-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
In the Canadian position, there should be no linkage, because that has been carefully negotiated. There will be a separate dispute settlement mechanism for the CETA, which should be respected.
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