Investor–State Dispute Settlement Reform Talks Resume at UNCITRAL
The next meeting of a United Nations working group debating options for reforming investor–state dispute settlement takes place in New York April 1 to 5.
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CAD 100 Million Dollar Investment in Ontario’s Electricity Infrastructure to Safeguard Security of Supply—and the Economy
Extreme weather events and slow-onset climate change are shedding new light on requirements for our energy network.
The Promised Land: B.C. is building business ties with Israel
Canada’s growth momentum has run its course... Without drawing much attention, the Canadian economic model has been unsustainable since 2008.
Bank of Canada commits to probing climate liabilities
The Bank of Canada is committing to investigate and be more transparent about how climate change will affect the country's economy, as scientists warn of extreme weather that could disrupt global trade and damage critical infrastructure.
International Trade Agreements Provide Opportunities for Sustainable Procurement
Procurers need to use the flexibility offered by international trade agreements, instead of perceiving them as a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, according to a new study released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
State Parties in Contract-Based Arbitration: IISD in Washington, DC at the ITA-ASIL Annual Conference
IISD’s Group Director for Economic Law and Policy, Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, will be a featured speaker during an annual conference in Washington, DC, on March 27 on investment and commercial arbitration
International trade agreements provide opportunities for sustainable procurement in Canada
International trade agreements are not a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, but procurers need to use the flexibility offered by these agreements instead of perceiving them as a barrier, according to a new study released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
Responsible Investment Key for Meeting Food Needs in Southeast Asia, New Guidelines Say
Bangkok, Thailand – A new set of regional guidelines aim to help governments in the ASEAN region Asia avoid negative consequences of private investment in food, agriculture and forestry.
Canada's International Trade Obligations: Barrier or opportunity for sustainable public procurement?
This paper explores the extent to which international trade agreements could pose a barrier to sustainable procurement or, conversely, enable sustainability to take a more prominent role in the procurement process.
ASEAN Guidelines for Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry
These guidelines, adopted by ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry, focus on promoting responsible investment in the region's food, agriculture and forestry sectors.