Canada-Philippines exploratory free trade discussions
On December 5, 2024, Canada and the Philippines announced, in a joint ministerial statement, exploratory discussions for a potential bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
An initial exploratory discussion took place in 2015. Since then, the Government of Canada has conducted negotiations towards a potential FTA with the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, which includes the Philippines. We remain committed to the successful and timely conclusion of these negotiations.
Our objective with the exploratory discussions will be to explore how a potential Canada-Philippines FTA could build upon the outcomes of an FTA with ASEAN member states and allow for the further elimination of barriers to trade between our countries.
Consultations
As of December 7, 2024, the Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadian businesses, industry associations, provinces and territories, and the general public on a potential Canada-Philippines FTA. For more information on these consultations, please visit:
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Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ at the following address:
Indo-Pacific Trade Policy Division
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125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 0G2
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