No Free Trade With Korea
The federal government has initiated free trade negotiations with South Korea, and those talks are proceeding rapidly. Top-level negotiating sessions have already been held. It is possible that the two parties could reach a comprehensive free trade agreement in the near future.
A free trade deal with Korea poses substantial economic risks to Canada. Many important Canadian industries would suffer tremendous damage if Korean-based producers are allowed more freedom to penetrate Canadian markets: auto; auto parts; shipbuilding; electrical and electronics products; machinery; tool, die and mold industries; food processing; and other sectors. Canada's bilateral trade deficit with Korea is already $4 billion, resulting in the destruction of some 15,000 jobs. This pain would inevitably get worse under a free trade deal with Korea.
A free trade agreement with Korea can be stopped, if concerned Canadians work together.
- Employment Implications of Trade Liberalization with East Asia (PDF)
- Federal Government Hyper-Sensitive on Korea Trade Issue (PDF)
- Response to federal government critique of CAW study 'Employment Implications of Trade Liberalization with East Asia' (PDF)
- Understanding East Asian Industrial Success (PDF)
- Statement on Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (PDF)
- Sample Letter for Employers (pdf)
- Leaflet for Download (pdf)
- How the domestic auto industry benefits our communities
- No Free Trade with Korea ad (pdf)
Save the Federal Gun Registry! Say NO to Bill C-391
The CAW has joined with hundrds of thousands of Canadians aross this country calling on MPs to vote NO when Bill C-391 returns for third and final reading in Parliament in the coming month. Bill C-391 is a Conservative-lead private members bill intended to dismantle Canada's long gun registry - the existing government program that administers the registration of rifles and shotguns.
It's devastating that the Conservative government is trying to dismantle the national gun registry, with the help of members of the NDP and Liberal parties.
