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Canada requests WTO panel on U.S. Agricultural Subsidies
On November 8, 2007, the Government of Canada announced that it had requested the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel on U.S. agricultural subsidies...

Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
The Government of Canada today announced that it is participating in preliminary discussions with the United States, Mexico, the European Union, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and other countries towards an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)...

Canada and Jordan - Proposed Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians on the scope of a possible free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Jordan)...

Bilateral Air Negotiations Between Canada and Foreign Countries
Since January 2007, the Chief Air Negotiator at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has concluded or updated air agreements with seven foreign countries. To learn more...

Notice of Intent to Conduct Strategic Environmental Assessments of Free Trade Agreements between Canada and the Dominican Republic, the Andean Community Countries and the Caribbean Community
The government of Canada will be undertaking Strategic Environmental Assessments of proposed FTAs with the Dominican Republic, the Andean Community Countries and the Caribbean Community. Comments are invited on any likely and significant environmental impacts of these three initiatives on Canada. To learn more...

Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
October 4, 2007 marks an important date in Canada-U.S. trade relations. Twenty years ago, in 1987, both countries agreed to the Canada-United States FTA...

Report on the Initial Environmental Assessment of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The report on the Initial Environmental Assessment is now released for a 45-day public consultation period until November 15, 2007...

Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Free Trade Negotiations
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced, on July 19, 2007, the launch of negotiations towards an FTA between Canada and the Caribbean Community member countries...

The Government of Canada is seeking the Views of Canadians to Assess Canadian Intellectual Property Interests in Selected Markets
*UPDATED - Closing Date: August 17, 2007*
On June 7, 2007 the Government of Canada announced the launch of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Peru, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Exploratory talks have also been held with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Ecuador but no negotiations are scheduled at this time...

The Government of Canada is seeking the Views of Canadians to Assess Canadian Intellectual Property Interests in Selected Markets
On June 7, 2007 the Government of Canada announced the launch of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Peru, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Exploratory talks have also been held with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Ecuador but no negotiations are scheduled at this time...

Final Environmental Assessment of the Canada-Peru Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
In keeping with the 2001 Framework for Conducting Environmental Assessments of Trade Negotiations, a Final Environmental Assessment of the negotiations between Canada and Peru towards a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) has been conducted to help negotiators better integrate environmental considerations into the negotiating process...

Proposed Negotiations of a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement with Brazil
In March 2007, Canada and Brazil have declared their intent to enter into the process of negotiations towards a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. Hence, the Government of Canada is seeking your comments on such an agreement to be negotiated this year...

Launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Negotiations with Peru and Colombia, and with the Dominican Republic
The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today welcomed the launch of FTA negotiations with Peru and Colombia, two members of the Andean community, and with the Dominican Republic, noting that officials will be meeting for the first round of formal talks in the coming weeks...

Canada and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) announced the conclusion of free trade negotiations
The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today welcomed the conclusion of free trade negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein...

Canada’s International Market Access Report (CIMAR)
We are pleased to present the 2007 edition of Canada’s International Market Access Report (CIMAR) and commercial barriers database...

The Government of Canada is Seeking the Views of Canadians to Assess Canadian Cultural Industry Interest in Foreign Markets
The Government of Canada is seeking more information regarding the interest and involvement of Canada’s cultural industries in international activities and foreign markets in order to better respond to this sector’s needs...

Canada's Strong Economy and Commitment to the WTO Highlighted in Trade Policy Review
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today welcomed the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) review of Canada’s trade policy which highlights the country’s strong economic performance and the importance of trade to its prosperity...

Canada and India Agree to Finalize a Foreign Investment Protection & Promotion Agreement (FIPA) in 2007
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada and India have made significant progress toward finalizing a Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (FIPA) between the two countries...