With the final rounds of negotiations sessions planned for September and
October, Canada and the EU are closing in on a free trade deal that would go far
beyond the reach of NAFTA. Meanwhile, there is growing opposition to the
agreement as the whole process has lacked openness, transparency and any public
consultations. In Canada, there are concerns over the threat it poses to local
democracy. This includes fears of deregulation and privatization, as well the
expansion of corporate investor rights. There are also warnings that the deal
could be used as a backdoor means to implement ACTA which was rejected by the
European Parliament in July.

As negotiations enter their final stretch, it is imperative to get the word out
on how CETA could further jeopardize our political and economic sovereignty. A
NAFTA-style free trade agreement with Europe that gives corporations further
powers to influence Canadian laws would be dangerous and destructive.
Considering the deepening economic crisis in Europe and the real possibility
that the Eurozone could break up, this is also the wrong time for Canada to be
entering into this trade deal with the EU.

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