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Jacques Shore and Wendy Wagner in the Montreal Gazette: Free-trade lessons from the Macdonald Commission
Forty years later, the landmark report still shapes Canada's approach to trade and security
In a recent opinion piece for the Montreal Gazette, Jacques J.M. Shore, advocacy and government affairs partner, and Wendy Wagner, partner and head of Gowling WLG's International Trade & Customs Group, reflect on the enduring lessons of the Macdonald Commission, 40 years after its groundbreaking report on free trade.
Drawing on their experience in government affairs and international trade, they explore how Canada can balance national security concerns with its longstanding role as a trusted global trading partner. They emphasize that, "co-operation will foster a positive environment for negotiations and convince Americans it is in their national interest to ensure a robust Canadian economy."
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