"At issue is the proposed Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, a pet project of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
"Like most modern trade agreements, this proposal is less about freeing trade and more about limiting the ability of governments to regulate global business.
"But unlike Canada’s original free trade pacts with the United States, the Canada-European deal requires immediate buy-in from the provinces. ...
"Usually, provinces get a pass when free trade is under discussion. This time, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty deserves to have his feet put to the fire."
Full article: Canada News: Walkom: Toronto’s last-ditch attempt to soften Canada-EU free trade deal.
