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[marmar]

from the Toronto Star:



By Linda Diebel
National Affairs Writer


An impending trade deal with Europe is ringing alarm bells across the country.

Under the deal, Canada has agreed to European demands to prohibit municipalities and provinces from offering incentives or otherwise favouring local bidders on procurement contracts.

The effects on Toronto could be serious:

Could the TTC still impose Canadian content rules for its vehicles if faced with a European trade challenge? Could the city continue to ensure certain construction projects hire youths from priority neighbourhoods? Could the city still award food procurement contracts to support local farmers? .....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1136423--canada-europe-trade-deal-prohibits-provinces-municipalities-from-favouring-local-bidders-on-contracts?bn=1

[teddy51]

1. Maybe you will get a sudden exodus by Provinces from Canada. n/t