THE CANADIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (CFTA)

An intergovernmental trade agreement signed by Canadian Ministers that entered into force on July 1st, 2017. Its objective is to reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investments within Canada and to establish an open efficient, and stable domestic market.

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News

September 12, 2023
PUBLICATION OF 2022-2023 CFTA ANNUAL REPORT
September 12, 2023 – The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Annual Report for the reporting period of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 is now available on the CFTA website at the following address:
July 26, 2023
THE REGULATORY RECONCILIATION AND COOPERATION TABLE LAUNCHES PUBLIC-FACING PORTAL TO HELP IDENTIFY POTENTIAL REGULATORY BARRIERS TO TRADE
July 26, 2023 – Today, the Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) launched a new online portal, RCT Stakeholder Submission Portal, for Canadians to identify potential regulatory barriers to trade, investment, and labour mobility, as

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