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Canada and Ecuador Seal Trade Deal | Calgary News
Canada and Ecuador are sealing a major free trade deal in Ottawa today, with Ecuador slashing all tariffs on Canadian goods — a move set to supercharge bilateral trade already worth nearly $2.2 billion last year. Though the ceremony is closed to the public, top officials from both nations are in attendance. Yet critics, including Canadian civil society groups, warn the pact could harm the environment and worsen human rights abuses in Ecuador. Still, governments press ahead, positioning this as a transformative step toward deeper economic ties and investment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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