The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization

In 2004, ‘The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade’ put forward a bold argument for establishing formal trade and investment ties among Commonwealth member states – one where Britain may choose to leave the European Union, and join with senior Commonwealth members to form an initial trading network. Fourteen years on, with Britain’s negotiations to formally leave the EU, and the increasing interest in the ‘CANZUK’ movement, this 14th Anniversary Edition revisits the ‘Case’ and broadens the discussion on a ‘new globalization’ - one that emphasizes the strength of the existing Commonwealth network, its enormous potential, and the importance of reciprocity in trading partnerships. Anyone concerned about the direction of globalization, the challenge of the developing world, or the future prospects of developed nations in the world economy will find this new edition of ‘The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade’ equally timely and thoughtful as the original.

A writer and commentator on Commonwealth trade issues, Brent H. Cameron is the author of 'The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade' (2005) and numerous essays and articles. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Commonwealth Exchange. Cameron worked as Telecommunications Coordinator for the Federal Ministry of Labour in Ottawa, Canada before joining SES Canada Research (now Nanos Research) as a Research Associate. He also worked as an assistant to former MPP Harry Danford, Member for Hastings-Peterborough and Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. He served as a member of the Advance Team for Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during the 1988 federal general election. During the 2007 Ontario Referendum on Electoral Reform, Cameron acted as Coordinator for the 'No MMP' campaign for eastern Ontario (excluding Ottawa). Cameron has also served as a member and contributing columnist on the Community Editorial Board of the Kingston (ON) Whig-Standard newspaper. Brent holds an honours degree in politics from Queen's University and a Certificate in Municipal Administration from St. Lawrence College (Kingston, ON). Active in his community, Cameron served as a board member, and later Chairperson, of Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation - a non-profit organization coordinating support services for seniors, disabled adults, and children. Brent Cameron was made an Honorary Life Member of the Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch). In 2014, Brent was elected to the municipal council for the Township of Central Frontenac, in southeastern Ontario, Canada, serving as Deputy Mayor in 2017.