Prime Minister Carney appoints advisory panel for USMCA negotiations
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Updated · The Globe and Mail · Apr 29
Prime Minister Carney appoints advisory panel for USMCA negotiations
11 articles · Updated · The Globe and Mail · Apr 29
The new panel, announced ahead of USMCA review talks set for July 1, notably lacks digital economy and knowledge-sector experts.
Experts warn this omission could undermine Canada’s ability to address critical issues like data governance, AI, and cloud infrastructure, which are central to current U.S. trade priorities and global economic trends.
Canada’s reliance on foreign-owned digital platforms risks creating a structural deficit in knowledge-intensive sectors, making comprehensive expertise essential for securing national prosperity and competitiveness in the evolving digital economy.
As USMCA talks loom, who is truly advising Canada on its digital future?
Can Canada's $2 billion AI strategy truly challenge US tech dominance?
Will Canada's push for digital sovereignty spark a trade war with the US?
How can Canadian firms innovate when foreign platforms control their data?
With US law reaching into Canada, is Canadian data ever really safe?