I certainly wouldn't characterize it as “covertly”. As the previous discussion makes clear, the investor-state process would be carried out in a fully transparent fashion in Canada.
On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.
October 18th, 2012 / 4:55 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Policy and Negotiations Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
I certainly wouldn't characterize it as “covertly”. As the previous discussion makes clear, the investor-state process would be carried out in a fully transparent fashion in Canada.
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