Magazine fund gears up for business

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning efforts by the Canadian magazine industry to protect itself from foreign and, particularly, US, magazines carrying advertisements directed at Canadians, are examined. Topics include Canadian Bill C-55, which allows increased access by foreign magazines into the Canadian market, and the establishment of a $150 mil Canada Magazine Fund to protect Canadian magazines.

United States, Publishing industry, International aspects, Periodical publishing, Advertising

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Methanex NAFTA chapter 11 claim to be heard

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning a claim by Canadian company Methanex against the US, in Methanex's chapter 11 bankrupty case, are examined. Topics include Methanex's argument that California's prohibitions against methyl tertiary butyl ether, which is produced by Methanex, amount to an expropriation prohibited under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

MTBE, Methyl tertiary butyl ether, Methanex Corp., MEOH

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The Council of Canadians and Canadian Union of Postal Workers challenge NAFTA

Article Abstract:

Canadian protests against a foreign corporation's right, under the North American Free Trade Agreement, to sue the Canadian government, are examined. Topics include a suite by the US United Parcel Service against Canada Post, claiming the Canadian postal system has an unfair monopoly.

International trade, Postal service, United Parcel Service of America Inc., International trade regulation

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