CCPA Policy Note

The Buy American Deal: CCPA Analysis

February 11th, 2010 · Sarah Leavitt · No Comments · Economy

If you’re looking for an alternative perspective on the recent Buy American deal, check out Buy American Basics, a new report from the CCPA’s National Office by economist Scott Sinclair. Scott reveals why this can’t really be called a “deal” as far as Canada’s concerned.

You might also want to check out CCPA Research Associate Jim Stanford’s post on The Progressive Economics Forum, which includes his Globe and Mail column on the topic.

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