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Getting ready for CETA—what changes have Canada made?

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Published on: 16 October 2014

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When do the CETA provisions come into effect?
What improvements have been added to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dispute Settlement Understanding model?
Are there any accelerated dispute resolution procedures?
What impact will the CETA provisions have?
What changes is Canada making as a result of the provisions?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Discussions have been taking place for a number of years, but what impact will the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) have when it finally comes into effect? James Tumbridge, partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, outlines some of CETA’s key provisions and explains the changes that will be required in Canada as a result.

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