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Author:   Michael Hart ,  Bill Dymond ,  Colin Robertson ,  Colin Robertson
Publisher:   University of British Columbia Press
Imprint:   University of British Columbia Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9780774805438

ISBN 10:   0774805439
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface 1 The Fork in the Road Part One: Setting the Stage 2 Policy Origins 3 No Anchor, No Rudder, No Compass: The US Setting 4 Preparing the Way 5 Reaching a Decision 6 Forging Ahead 7 Getting Ready Part Two: Negotiating an Agreement 8 The Summer of Innocence 9 The Fall of Impatience 10 The Winter of Discontent 11 Spring Again: Moving Rocks 12 The Summer of Despair 13 Impasse in September Part Three: The Real Thing 14 What Had Gone Wrong? 15 A Near Run Thing 16 The Lawyers Take Over 17 Conclusions: A Good Agreement Note Chronology of the Canada-US Free-Trade Negotiations Glossary of Trade and Related Terms Suggestions for Further Reading Credits Index About the Authors

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A book written by bureaucrats that is both interesting and easy to read ... as well as an important revealing account of a vital period in our economic history. -- Clive Cocking Books in Canada Loaded with detail about specific issues between the U.S. and Canadian negotiators. -- Jeffrey Simpson Globe and Mail Insiders' view of free-trade talks excels in outlining why and how ... satisfying story of the persevering little guy winning an even break from his huge, indifferent neighbour. -- David Evans The Ottawa Citizen

A book written by bureaucrats that is both interesting and easy to read ... as well as an important revealing account of a vital period in our economic history. -- Clive Cocking Books in Canada Insiders' view of free-trade talks excels in outlining why and how ... satisfying story of the persevering little guy winning an even break from his huge, indifferent neighbour. -- David Evans The Ottawa Citizen Loaded with detail about specific issues between the U.S. and Canadian negotiators. -- Jeffrey Simpson Globe and Mail

Author Information

Michael Hart is Senior Adviser, Trade Policy Studies, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and Adjunct Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. Bill Dymond is Canada's Ambassador to Brazil. Colin Robertson is Director General, Communications, in the Department of Citizenship and Immigration.

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