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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September 17, 2020
MINISTERS MEET TO DISCUSS ONGOING INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL TRADE
September 17, 2020 – The Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) Chair, Premier Andrew Furey (NL), hosted a teleconference yesterday for Ministers and senior officials representing federal, provincial and territorial governments responsible for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). During the meeting, updates were provided regarding various CFTA initiatives including financial services, cannabis for non-medical purposes, and trade in alcohol. An ... Read MoreJune 9, 2020
REGULATORY RECONCILIATION AND COOPERATION TABLE RELEASES 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
June 9, 2020 – The Canadian Free Trade Agreement’s (CFTA’s) Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) continues its work to improve the regulatory environment in Canada. The RCT was established by the CFTA in 2017 to lead the reconciliation of regulatory differences among federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions that act as a barrier or impediment to trade for companies working in ... Read MoreDoing Business
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