CBC: CETA’s current text was negotiated between 2009 and 2016, and requires modernization to address emerging issues in this rapidly evolving sector. Negotiations will officially launch Thursday to add a digital trade agreement to the existing treaty.
Other recently approved enhancements include:
Revisions to strengthen CETA’s investment protections for small and medium-sized businesses.
A mutual recognition agreement for architects, something the Carney government hopes will open up access to Europe’s $1.1-trillion construction market to Canadian professionals.
Expanded protocols for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical ingredients, which the two countries hope will reduce duplicative inspections and costs for that sector…