I need help... any help appreciated.

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CanucksFan24

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I have a paper to discuss and I need help..

In this paper I am suppose to be working in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. I am suppose to give a presentation and answer questions deailing with globalization and the Canadian state (ie: NAFTA and WTO).

I need a few difficult questions and some possible "short" answers so I can elaborate it on my paper.. I just need a few more Qs thanks.

Any help appreciated.[/b]
 
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First off you can explain what each is, a little history on both and the status of it as it is today. And if you check out the WTO web site you'll probably find 'news and briefs' about what their current issues are. As for NAFTA, try the government website for that one, not sure of it's name anymore.
 
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Bevvyd

Thanks for your help. I definitely will discuss briefly about how Canada has been successful since joining the WTO and NAFTA.
However I am not too sure what are some "good questions" that the public would ask, as I would have to provide some "mock answers" in this term paper I am writing.
 
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Also does anyone have good websites for WTO and NAFTA information (with Canada as its main info)?
Thanks. Much Appreciated.
 
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Explain the dispute resolution system under NAFTA and WTO. What happens if one party refuses to accept a NAFTA ruling?

Do you have a link with more information on this? Thanks,
 
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RE: I need help... any he

You could explain why we use CIDA as a means to forcing World Bank and IMF policies on developing nations.

You could explain why our government shills GM crops for Monsanto a part of trade deals.

You could explain why we don't give 0.7% of our GDP in aid.

You could explain odious debt and how much of the debt we "forgave" wasn't really owed to us because we lent to dictators who did not have the best interests of their people at heart.

You could explain why foreign affairs and trade would be considered to be similar portfolios.

You could work up a detailed dissertation on how the corporatism we promote through our aid and trade deals creates inequities that lead to a spiral of poverty and how inequity and poverty ultimately lead to terrorism, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction.

You could just stand up in front of the class, hold up a picture of a dead child in a developing nation, say, "We did this," then sit down again. Your mark would likely suck, but you'd have the advantage of being right.
 
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Reverend Blair

Funny stuff, I see your point but I dont think I can go into detail w/ any of your statements.
I believe I still have to discuss the topic somewhat..

Thanks for sharing though.

Anyone have info or current issues regarding Canada in NAFTA and WTO.???

???
 
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Here is a current movie on the WTO. It certainly has food for thought. From watching the movie it appears the defenders of the WTO have little understanding of its implementations, particularly on the third world nations. In a real debate the defenders were completely baffled by the bullshit presented by the detractors. The WTO is not being accepted by S.A. Governments with open arms. A big issue appears to be the huge subsidizing of US agriculture and indeed in the EU to the detriment of the poorer countries.

URL to the Movie "Yes Men"
http://aggriked.notlong.com
If nothing else the movie can be used for a bit of humour in your presentation. I suspect it might have more substance than it is credited for.

NAFTA has not been fully played out. At first look it appears it is advantageous to the US. Canadian resources and Mexican labour would appear to be a fine combination. But what do I know?

NAFTA for Canada in the auto industry may be a disaster, when the car amnufacturing companies all move to Mexico.

Bombardier is opening a plant in Mexico, after being fed untold millions if not billions over the years by Canadian tax-payers.

If both NAFTA and the WTO are advantageous to Canada, the fact has not been sold clearly to Canadians. The message is not understood if this is indeed to our benefit.

All I have ever seen is NFTA and the WTO are good for Canadians, but short on examples. A bit like the hype that sold us on DDT in 1944. Completely harmless to humans, but it kills body lice and most things harmful to our production of food. God, what a disaster.

Durgan.
 
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Reverend Blair said:
You could explain why we use CIDA as a means to forcing World Bank and IMF policies on developing nations.

You could explain why our government shills GM crops for Monsanto a part of trade deals.

You could explain why we don't give 0.7% of our GDP in aid.

You could explain odious debt and how much of the debt we "forgave" wasn't really owed to us because we lent to dictators who did not have the best interests of their people at heart.

You could explain why foreign affairs and trade would be considered to be similar portfolios.

You could work up a detailed dissertation on how the corporatism we promote through our aid and trade deals creates inequities that lead to a spiral of poverty and how inequity and poverty ultimately lead to terrorism, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction.

You could just stand up in front of the class, hold up a picture of a dead child in a developing nation, say, "We did this," then sit down again. Your mark would likely suck, but you'd have the advantage of being right.
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Good stuff. Unfortunately it goes over most peoples heads. Them's that have it don't want to hear this kind of doubts.

Durgan.
 
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Re: RE: I need help... any help appreciated.

CanucksFan24 said:
Explain the dispute resolution system under NAFTA and WTO. What happens if one party refuses to accept a NAFTA ruling?

Do you have a link with more information on this? Thanks,
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If I were you, I'd stick with something like softwood. Here's a link to disputes,you should find some info there, along with other stuff: HERE.

Here's a Canadian Provincial government page with lots of detail pertaining to softwood lumber disputes etc.Softwood lumber

Good Luck![/u]
 
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Good stuff. Unfortunately it goes over most peoples heads. Them's that have it don't want to hear this kind of doubts.
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Thanks Durgan. I do keep trying. Every once in a while I see a lightbulb go on in somebody's head, but usually I have to settle for being called a communist. :lol:
 
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I guess I'll use the questions regarding softwood as a primary question.

Any other "good possible" questions to discuss?

Reverend Blair "So concentrate on the effects that our trade and aid policies really have. Dare to tell the truth." --> Can you elaborate on a specific question I could use and discuss? Something too generic would be too difficult.

Thanks.
 
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Said1

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Re: RE: I need help... any help appreciated.

CanucksFan24 said:
I guess I'll use the questions regarding softwood as a primary question.

Any other "good possible" questions to discuss?

Reverend Blair "So concentrate on the effects that our trade and aid policies really have. Dare to tell the truth." --> Can you elaborate on a specific question I could use and discuss? Something too generic would be too difficult.

Thanks.
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For starters, they create dependancies and demands for non-traditional food staples. This has all sorts of negative consequences, dietary, costs, harmful to the already often degregating environment.
 
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Reverend Blair said:
Good stuff. Unfortunately it goes over most peoples heads. Them's that have it don't want to hear this kind of doubts.
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Thanks Durgan. I do keep trying. Every once in a while I see a lightbulb go on in somebody's head, but usually I have to settle for being called a communist. :lol:
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Communist! :p

You should also look at the benefits of globalization and free trade - lower cost for consumer products, free flow of capital stimulating the economy, increased prosperity for developing nations.

http://www.freetrade.org/index.html

Just like a Canucks fan to need everything spelled out for him. :roll: Go Leafs Go!
 
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