Canada and Ecuador have signed a bilateral free trade agreement. The signing was conducted by Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investments Luis Jaramillo.
Country/Institution Archives:Canada
Canada and UAE Conclude CEPA Negotiations
Canada and the UAE have concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), announced jointly by Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi in Toronto. The agreement marks a significant bilateral trade milestone between the two countries.
Minister LeBlanc Statement on U.S. Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Labour
The U.S. announced Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 economies including Canada over forced labour practices. Canadian Minister LeBlanc issued a statement in response to the announcement. The measure invokes U.S. trade law to impose tariffs linked to forced labour concerns.
Canada launches public consultations on tariff-rate quota administration for certain steel imports
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs announced public consultations on the administration of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for certain steel imports listed under item 82 of the Import Control List. The consultations aim to gather input on how these TRQs are managed and allocated.
Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations meets following US intention to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada’s Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations convened to discuss the U.S. administration’s announced intention to impose a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods. The meeting follows escalating bilateral trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Canada launches public consultations on forced labour in global supply chains
Canada’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Jobs announced public consultations to strengthen measures against forced labour in global supply chains. The consultations aim to develop policy responses addressing forced labour imports and supply chain due diligence. This is a named government action with direct trade policy implications under Canada’s existing Fighting Against Forced Labour and […]
Canada Briefs Provinces on CUSMA Joint Review Progress
Minister LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Charette briefed provincial and territorial trade ministers on the CUSMA/USMCA joint review process and Canada-U.S. trade relations. The meeting focused on the formal review of the free trade agreement, which is a named treaty mechanism. No specific outcomes or decisions were disclosed in the snippet.
Canada Ratifies UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol
Canada has ratified the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the CPTPP, as announced by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Once in force, the agreement will expand market access and apply a single set of trade rules across CPTPP markets for Canadian businesses.
Canada Minister Statement Following Trilateral CUSMA Joint Review Meeting
Canadian Minister Dominic LeBlanc issued a statement following the trilateral Free Trade Commission meeting under CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement). The meeting constitutes part of the formal joint review process of the agreement. No further policy details are available from the snippet.
Canada Tables Legislation to Strengthen Prohibition on Goods Produced with Forced Labour
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has introduced legislation titled ‘An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour.’ The bill would reinforce Canada’s existing framework to prevent forced-labour goods from entering the Canadian market. This represents a significant legislative step beyond the current Customs Tariff prohibition.