Canada-European Union: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The historic Canada and European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is by far Canada’s most ambitious trade initiative, broader in scope and deeper in ambition than the historic North American Free Trade Agreement. It will open new markets to our exporters throughout the EU and generate significant benefits for all Canadians. The Government of Canada has made opening new markets through agreements like CETA a priority—just one way it is creating jobs and opportunities for Canadians in every region of the country.

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Understanding CETA

An Overview

Learn more about what is in the Agreement and what’s in it for you.

Agreement at a Glance

Find out what CETA involves and how it can create jobs and long-term prosperity for all Canadians and all sectors of the industry from coast to coast.

Technical Summary

Harper government outlines the details of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Trade Agreement.

Myths and Realities

When it comes to free trade agreements (FTAs), it is important to separate fact from fiction.

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  • Before: Canadian exports of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) products to the EU face tariffs as high as 14%. After: Upon entry into force, CETA will immediately eliminate existing EU tariffs on ICT products, making these world-class products more competitive and creating the conditions for increased sales.
  • Canada’s Auto Parts Industry. Auto parts manufacturers will benefit when CETA comes into force with the elimination of EU tariffs, which currently run up to 4.5 percent. This will give them an important advantage over competitors in other countries.
  • CETA will immediately eliminate almost 94% of EU agricultural tariff lines. The EU will soon enjoy more world-class Canadian beef products.
  • CETA will immediately eliminate almost 94% of EU agricultural tariff lines. The EU will soon enjoy more world-class Canadian pork products.
  • Canada-European Trade Agreement – Aluminum and related products. With CETA the peak tariff of 10% will be eliminated. In 2014, Canada exported close to $32 billion, including $1.1 billion to the European Union.
  • Canada-European Trade Agreement – Forestry and value added wood products. With CETA the peak tariff of 10% will be eliminated. In 2014, Canada exported close to $32 billion, including $1.1 billion to the European Union.
  • Canada-European Trade Agreement – Chemicals and Plastics: In 2014 Canada and the EU traded over $14 billion. When CETA comes into force the current 6.5% tariff will be eliminated. Canadian trade in chemicals and plastics in 2014 was worth nearly $107 billion and the EU’s was worth approximately $700 billion. CETA will provide Canadian companies tariff free access to this huge market
  • Canada-European Trade Agreement: CETA will immediately eliminate almost 99% of EU tariffs on Advanced Manufacturing. CETA could boost bilateral trade by 20%, the equivalent of creating almost 80,000 new jobs
  • Boosting Canadian Auto Manufacturing Exports – Canada’s trade agreement with the European Union (CETA) is manufacturing jobs. Thanks to the historic market access provided by CETA, Honda will use its Canadian facilities to export vehicles to Europe for the first time.
  • Canada-European Trade Agreement: Before CETA – Shrimp up to 20% tariffs, lobster up to 8% tariffs, salmon up to 15% tariffs. After CETA – 0%
  • The European Union, Our Second Largest Trading Partner – Exports to the EU grew by 14.6% and bilateral merchandise trade reaching +$40 billion; Canada and the European Union recently concluded a free trade agreement that will remove and reduce tariffs; +$10 million in goods traded an hour
  • Canada-European Union Trade Agreement – Before #CETA: Export of advanced manufacturing equipment tariff of up to 8%...; After #CETA: …tariffs will be eliminated
  • Canada-European Union Trade Agreement | Italy – Before #CETA: Tariffs on footwear up to 20%; After #CETA: Tariffs 0%
  • Canada-European Union Trade Agreement | Italy – Before #CETA: Tariffs on wine up 7 cents/litre, pasta up 8.5%; After #CETA: Tariffs 0%
  • Canada-Italy’s new science technology and innovation action plan – The new action plan establishes five priority sectors: 1. Marine sciences; 2. The Arctic; 3. Aerospace; 4. Agriculture and agri-food; 5. Life Sciences; Canada and Italy have over 100 science technology and innovation agreements, partnerships and initiatives
  • Minister Fast leads his second trade mission to Italy – In 2014, bilateral trade will reach more than $10 billion, a 40% increase from 2013; Top exports from Canada include: Pharmaceuticals; Advanced manufacturing; Oil and Gas; Wheat ; A 1,400% increase in Canada’s exports of Oils and gas from 2013 to 2014

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