ISBN: 0662633393 9780662633396

Category: Business & Economics / Commercial Policy

Page count: 122

This study focuses on regulatory and standard-related barriers to trade, examining the European approach to reducing such barriers with a view to inform and perhaps improve Canadian initiatives. The study first reviews the program and institutions adopted by the European Union to remove regulatory barriers to trade, as well as basic principles related to trade barrier reduction. Harmonization of national regulations and standards, enforcement and dispute resolution procedures, and the effectiveness of European Commission policies to reduce regulatory barriers are discussed. The study then analyzes the relevance of European approaches to Canadian attempts to promote freer movement of products and services within Canada. Finally, actions are recommended to strengthen the trade liberalization process in Canada.