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[–] patatas@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

From the press release on the PM's official website:

About the CUSMA Joint Review:

The CUSMA entered into force on July 1, 2020, for 16 years (until 2036).

The agreement included a commitment to review the Agreement on the 6th anniversary of its coming-into-force, which is July 1, 2026.

At this point, the countries can decide by consensus on any appropriate actions and whether to extend the CUSMA’s term for another 16 years.

Should there be no consensus to extend the CUSMA’s term in 2026, joint reviews would be held annually until the parties agree to an extension or until the agreement expires in 2036.

I hadn't actually realised that we could just ... do nothing.

So, why is the CEO of Agropur on this council if, as the government has repeatedly said, dairy supply management is not up for negotiation?

That's apart from the fact that, other than two union leaders, this is entirely industry groups and conservative politicians.

Trade deals impact all aspects of our lives, but there are no advocacy orgs (eg. housing, health, human rights, privacy) or environmental expertise included on this list, meanwhile O&G, mining, and banking are all represented.

I mean, at least this group doesn't include the former President of Palantir Canada, who was on the last one

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[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

We have to keep our elbows up. The US is going to try and fuck us seven ways to Sunday.

[–] patatas@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

At this point, the countries can decide by consensus on any appropriate actions and whether to extend the CUSMA’s term for another 16 years.

Should there be no consensus to extend the CUSMA’s term in 2026, joint reviews would be held annually until the parties agree to an extension or until the agreement expires in 2036.

what am I missing here? Doesn't this mean that we can just, like, not agree to any changes? If so, then why the fear and panic?