The Trade and Investment Research Project (TIRP) is an independently funded project administered by the CCPA. TIRP pools the trade policy research resources and expertise of Canadian non-governmental organizations from a variety of sectors. It produces expert research on a wide range of important trade and investment policy issues. TIRP’s research assists member organizations in participating in public debate and decision-making about the impacts of Canada’s international trade and investment obligations, ongoing international negotiations and alternatives. TIRP research also supports members in engaging with the Canadian government on trade and investment policy issues.
TIRP has gained a national and international reputation for rigorous, accessible studies critical of corporate-driven globalization and for its commitment to exploring practical alternatives.
Supporting/participating organizations
Canadian Association of University Teachers
Canadian Auto Workers
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canadian Council for International Cooperation
Canadian Environmental Law Association
Canadian Federation of Students
Canadian Health Coalition
Canadian Labour Congress
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Communications, Energy and Paper Workers Union of Canada (CEP)
Council of Canadians
National Union (NUPGE)
North-South Institute
Polaris Institute
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Kairos
Rideau Institute
United Steelworkers