08/24/2026
📢The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions responds to Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
“Cultural sovereignty must not be affirmed only when negotiations collapse; it must guide every decision Canada makes. As Prime Minister Mark Carney reminded us, it is essential that we remain masters in our own home. This commitment must now translate into concrete action enabling Canada to protect its culture in all its diversity for the long term,” said Marie-Julie Desrochers, Executive Director of the CDCE.
Canada is internationally recognized as a leader in cultural sovereignty. However, its leadership has been tested by U.S. pressure in recent months. That pressure will not disappear with the collapse of these negotiations: technology companies will continue to promote their interests among policymakers. Canada now has an opportunity to reaffirm its leadership by adopting ambitious and coherent policies that will ensure the vitality of its cultural ecosystems.
Release : https://cdec-cdce.org/en/publications/cdce-end-trade-negotiations-canada-us/
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