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UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement

Thursday 18 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Percy inquired about seeking further progress in negotiations with Canada beyond the existing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
  • The minister acknowledged Percy's commitment to Canada, noting his role as a trade envoy.
  • The minister stated that as part of the programme to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the UK aims to negotiate advanced chapters including data and digital rights.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Percy Con Brigg and Goole
Business & Trade
Context

Bilateral trade between the UK and Canada is worth £20 billion a year, growing exponentially after CETA's implementation. Bilateral trade with New Zealand stands at £3 billion annually.

Question

Following the significant growth of bilateral trade with Canada under CETA, can we not seek to go further in negotiations for something more comprehensive beyond merely rolling over existing agreements?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss (Secretary of State for International Trade)

I know my hon. Friend is committed to Canada, having served as trade envoy. As part of our programme to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which covers advanced chapters such as data and digital, we are aiming higher than what the EU has agreed.

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