The Government of Canada is committed to creating jobs, growing the economy and strengthening the middle class. From the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), to the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, to Canada’s substantial efforts to bolster trade with the Asia-Pacific region, our government will continue to diversify our markets and provide greater access for Canadian businesses looking to grow and expand beyond our border.

“Canada is a trading nation, and Canadians know that our prosperity is linked to our connections with the global economy. The Greater Toronto Area is a region full of success stories about companies of all sizes and their ability to tap into the potential of exporting. Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific provide new opportunities to expand our trade relationships and benefit Canadian workers and their families.”

 - François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade

• On September 21, the date of CETA’s provisional application, 98%of Canadian and EU tariff lines will become immediately duty free, creating new opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.

• Ukraine offers numerous opportunities for Canadian businesses and investors in areas such as aerospace, defence and security, education, agriculture and processed foods, fish and seafood, and oil and gas.

Related Products

• Joint Statement by the Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission on reaching a date for the provisional

Associated Links

• CETA: A progressive trade agreement for a strong middle class
• Canada and Ukraine: Creating jobs and opportunities together
• The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

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