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Bound by common geopolitical interests and strong economic and cultural ties, Canada and the United States enjoy the world's most successful bilateral relationship. The Wilson Center's Canada Institute is the only public policy forum in the world dedicated to the full spectrum of Canada-U.S. issues. The Canada Institute is a global leader for policymakers, academics and business leaders to engage in non-partisan, informed dialogue about the current and future state of the relationship.
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VIDEO | COVID-19 and the Northern Border
The Canada Institute is bringing together a panel of expert speakers for a video conference briefing to give an update on the novel Coronavirus and how Canada and the United States are working together during this crisis. During the call, speakers will discuss the details of the temporary border agreement and the impact this has on trade between our two nations.
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Reports from North America’s Borders: Experts React to New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Experts across the continent react to the travel restrictions put in place at the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Christopher Sands
Director, Canada Institute
Read more from Christopher“Canada’s approval of the NAFTA replacement, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) was never in doubt: it had the support of the two largest party caucuses in Parliament, the Liberals who negotiated the agreement and the Conservatives who supported it and led Canada into NAFTA and the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement. Moreover, all ten provincial premiers signed a letter calling for its swift ratification. “Now all three governments can begin making changes to regulations and working out the details of how to implement tricky provisions such as the newly-complex automotive rule of origin. President Trump has called for the USMCA to take full effect by July 1, which is ambitious but at least now the work can begin.”
Rona Ambrose
Global Fellow
Nik Nanos
Global Fellow
Eric Miller
Global Fellow
NAFTA/ USMCA Resource Page
Welcome to the Wilson Center's NAFTA/USMCA Resource Page. The Mexico Institute and the Canada Institute will provide up-to-date coverage as the USMCA ratification process progresses. We invite you to check back frequently for updates to this resource.
On The Northern Frontier
On the Northern Frontier publication series presents you with research and analysis from Canada Institute staff, fellows, and affiliates created to foster new ideas and outlooks on Canada's role in the world.
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