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Trade and Economic Policy
Advancing Canadian Interests

Canada negotiates agreements and rules that knock down barriers to trade, eliminate red tape, and settle disputes. This ensures the best possible relationship with current trade partners, and creates opportunities in emerging markets.

Trade Negotiations and Agreements
Information on Canadian actions, negotiations and agreements related to international trade, including dispute settlement, as well as links to Web sites of various international trade organizations and institutions.

• The World Trade Organization (WTO)
• The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
• The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
• Softwood Lumber
• Your Opinion Counts: Send Your Comments on Trade Policy Issues
• Market Access - Canada's International Market Access Priorities Report

Trade and Economic Analysis
Reports, reviews, bulletins, including statistics and analysis related to Canadian foreign trade and investment.

Export and Import Controls
A source of information on goods controlled under the Export and Import Permit Act (EIPA) and instructions on how to obtain a permit.

Canada - APEC
News, publications and information on the Canada-Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Topics include history, business opportunities, and social, environmental and developmental issues.

Canadian Economic Sanctions
Information on the legislation authorizing the imposition of trade and economic sanctions.