Concerns raised over part of EU/Canada trade deal
A system contained within a proposed trade deal between the EU and Canada is causing concern among a number of community groups. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has within it what’s called an ‘Investor Court System’. Spokesperson for Love Leitrim, Jamie Murphy, says the fear is if the…
Mixed views on EU-Canada trade deal
The European Parliament has today voted in favour of a major trade deal between the EU and Canada. Those in favour of CETA say it will boost EU economies and provide much needed trading opportunities with Canada. Critics of the deal say it’s bad for workers, the environment and the…
Sligo MEP calls for discussion on implications of CETA trade deal
A Sligo MEP says she’s ‘horrified’ that the Dail is not discussing a very important planned deal between the EU and Canada. The European Parliament will vote this week on a resolution on whether or not to refer the EU-Canada trade deal known as CETA to the European Court of…