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Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States committee That's a very good question. It's in some ways similar to this problem. This is a long-term issue we've had with the United States, both in softwood lumber and on procurement policy. We have a fundamental disagreement. I wouldn't try to represent the industry's view on what the
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States committee Mr. Chair and committee members, thank you for the invitation to take part in your meeting on buy American and the economic relationship between Canada and the United States. The Business Council of Canada is composed of 150 chief executives and entrepreneurs of Canada's leadin
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee In one piece, we have a temporary solution with the MPIA, which was discussed before. That covers some of our important trade partners, but it unfortunately doesn't include the United States, and that is an issue for us. The country of origin labelling was brought up before. Th
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee At the moment, nothing comes to mind, but there are lots of technical barriers and non-tariff barriers that our companies face.
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee I think we're all eagerly awaiting opportunities to get our vaccines. Just looking at business sentiment, I'll point towards something I saw this week that was quite interesting. Our counterpart organization in the United States, the Business Roundtable, polls its CEOs on a regul
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee In my case, I know only what I've read in the news. There's no interaction with members. I don't have anything to say beyond what was already said.
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Everyone is cautiously optimistic, not just with the United States. The European Union's new trade policy signalled openness for reform. I think there is a moment right now, and if we can take advantage of it, we can make some meaningful progress. I'm certainly more hopeful than
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Rather than looking at legislation, as I noted in my opening remarks, Canada has a policy window at the moment with the new administration to engage on this issue. There's an openness in the United States right now. There is very encouraging language coming from different policy-
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members, for the invitation to take part in your meeting today on reforming the World Trade Organization. The Business Council of Canada is composed of 150 chief executives and entrepreneurs of Canada's leading enterprises. Our members direc
March 12th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee I, frankly, don't know anything about the subject. However, I can say that, looking toward the future negotiations, like we did for the USMCA, I believe there could be a special focus on the rights of indigenous peoples in trade. That was a focus in that negotiation, and it's som
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee It has not come to my attention.
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Concerns about the implementation of the trade continuity agreement as I have read it and understood it.... Yes, we want to continue the trade relationship.
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee For this negotiation, our group and other groups have been in regular contact with the team at Global Affairs as well as in the minister's office. There were two stages of the negotiation at one point, dating back to about 2018—I don't want to misquote the year; perhaps it was 20
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Thank you for your question. Yes, swift ratification is a priority. We understand there are concerns with CETA, and I think there are sector-specific concerns that you've heard from other witnesses and in other settings. We think that in this context the best thing Canada can d
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy
International Trade committee Thank you very much. Madam Chair, committee members, thank you for the invitation to take part in your meeting on Bill C-18, an act to implement the agreement on trade continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom. The Business Council of Canada is composed of 150 chief exec
February 26th, 2021Committee meeting
Trevor Kennedy