By Anja Karadeglija The French language and Quebec and Canadian culture might be trade irritants for the Americans but in Canada they are fundamental rights, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. Trade talks with the United States broke down Friday, which meant new 50 per cent tariffs on a host of Canadian products took effect Saturday just after midnight. Carney said among the reasons for the suspension of trade negotiations were demands from the U.S. that would have affected Canada’s ability to protect its culture, including the French language. Carney said the U.S. put pressure on Canada to adjust its position on discoverability rules, which if implemented would affect what options Canadians see when they use streaming services. He said French-language labels were also on the list of American irritants…. <\/p>\n
By Anja Karadeglija The French language and Quebec and Canadian culture might be trade irritants for the Americans but in Canada they are fundamental rights, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. Trade talks with the United States broke down Friday, which meant new 50 per cent tariffs on a host of Canadian products took effect Saturday just after midnight. Carney said among the reasons for the suspension of trade negotiations were demands from the U.S. that would have affected Canada’s ability to protect its culture, including the French language. Carney said the U.S. put pressure on Canada to adjust its position on discoverability rules, which if implemented would affect what options Canadians see when they use streaming services. He said French-language labels were also on the list of American irritants.... <\/p>\n