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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Canada Trade Negotiations Update

19 April 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The first round of UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement negotiations took place from March 28 to April 1, 2022.
  • The second round of official-level negotiations is scheduled to occur in June 2022.
  • Parliament will receive updates on the progress of the UK-Canada trade talks.

Issue summary

The statement updates on the first round of UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement negotiations, which took place from March 28 to April 1.

Action requested

There is no specific action requested; the minister informs that the second round of official-level negotiations will take place in June 2022 and that Parliament will be kept updated on the progress of these talks.

Key facts

  • The first round of UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement negotiations began on 28 March and concluded on 1 April.
  • A delegation of 27 Canadian officials undertook technical talks in London, with a further 133 joining virtually.
  • Talks covered 34 policy areas over 50 separate sessions.
  • UK-Canada trade is worth £20 billion.
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