Research publications

The Library of Parliament’s research publications provide non-partisan, reliable and timely information and analysis on current and emerging issues, legislation and major public policy topics.

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HillNotes

Quick reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians

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HillStudies

In-depth reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians (formerly Background papers and In briefs)

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Legislative summaries

Concise analyses of certain bills before Parliament

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Trade and investment profiles

Fact sheets on Canada’s trade and investment relationship with selected countries and regions

Archived research publications are available in our catalogue.

  1. Settling Disputes at the World Trade Organization: Alternatives to Appealing “into the void”

    HillNote
    The dispute-settlement system at the World Trade Organization (WTO) is one of the world’s most frequently used processes for resolving state-to-state disputes. This HillNote describes the WTO’s dispute-settlement process and discusses the Appellate Body’s current status. Because the Appellate Body is currently not functioning, it also examines the implications of appealing “into the void” and identifies certain other dispute-settlement options that some WTO members are using.
    International trade
    Trade disputes
    World Trade Organization