The role of Canada in the NAFTA
Canada - it is objectively a stronger member of NAFTA, as Mexico, but weaker than the United States. Because Canada was inclined to be blocked with Mexico in defending their interests, to put pressure on Washington. In early 1990, Canada relied on the support of Mexico in resisting protectionist actions the United States. In turn, Mexico granted in 1995 with the support of Canada's address to the IMF and the IBRD, when there is need for urgent intervention to rescue the Mexican peso. Canada actively supports the expansion of free trade zone as the primary candidates for accession to the bloc especially Chile, and Colombia and Argentina. Demonstrating his independence and determination, Canadians said that will not wait for the Americans, and in 1996 signed a bilateral agreement with Chile on free trade on the model of NAFTA, as well as two more - on the regulation of labor relations and environmental protection - on the model of the tripartite agreement 1993 between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Canada has concluded with many countries in Latin America, various bilateral agreements on specific issues of economic cooperation, strongly advocated the idea of integration with MERCOSUR NAFTA. Canada the most actively involved in the implementation plan for the FTAA. In 1998 she became chair of the negotiations on the conclusion of the agreement, which was declared a priority of Canadian policy in the region.
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