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Statements of Canada – General Council meeting – May 8-9, 2023

2. follow-up to outcomes of ministerial conferences
   1. MC12

(i) WTO Reform

• Good to see so many other members’ involvement. Very happy to recognize some overlap between our proposals. There is much here that we support and certainly we support further in-depth discussion of these ideas, whether through informal sessions of the General Council, retreat-like meetings, or in the committees and councils.
• I take away from these diverse proposals that we all agree on the value of the WTO. We all agree that it should be more accessible, inclusive, and effective. We agree that reforms can be incremental and should be aimed at improving members’ ability to effectively participate in the work of the organization. 
• This is exactly what we need: an organization that works for everybody. Simpler, clearer processes. More effective ministerial conferences. Better access to the resources we need for substantive engagement. Harnessing the expertise of other international institutions and external stakeholders to bring in fresh ideas. Creating the conditions for us to respond strategically to emerging global trends.
• This is the way to a future where trade is a driver of sustainable development and a solution to the challenges we face.
• We look forward to further engagement.

(ii) WORK PROGRAMME ON ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

• We thank the Facilitator for her report and dedicated work on these important issues. With her leadership, we have fully reinvigorated the Work Programme. We are pleased with the level of participation by Members, including through the submissions of papers.
• We are looking forward to the June Workshop. We agree with other Members that hearing from the private sector, in a similar informal setting would be most valuable.
• In terms of next steps, we support further deepening our understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to e-commerce, particularly for developing Members and LDCs; and in accordance with the Work Programme’s mandate. As we embark on the second phase of our roadmap, we also believe it would be important to have a subsequent Members’ dedicated session on the moratorium before the Fall. This is motivated by the broad interest and support expressed during the April dedicated session.
• Canada stands side by side with other members to unequivocally condemn Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.
• Ukraine’s commitment to the multilateral trading system and upholding the rule of law while under attack is an example to us all.
• Canada’s support for Ukraine and its people is unwavering.
• We will work to find ways to use trade to support Ukraine and rebuild its economy.
• We once again call for Russia to immediately cease all hostile actions against Ukraine.

5. WAIVERS UNDER ARTICLE IX OF THE WTO AGREEMENT
   1. CANADA – EXTENSION OF THE WAIVER FOR THE CARIBBEAN INITIATIVE: CARIBCAN – draft decision (G/C/W/826)

• Thank the General Council for adopting this waiver.
• Canada’s Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff or CARIBCAN preference program has provided economic and trade development assistance to eighteen Commonwealth Caribbean countries and territories in the Caribbean region since 1986.
• This is only one indication of strong bonds that exist between Canada and the Commonwealth Caribbean region.
• As the Bahamas, on behalf of CARICOM Members, indicated at the July 2022 General Council meeting, “Preferential access to the Canadian market ... is crucial for our region as it contributes directly and indirectly to micro and medium sized businesses, foreign exchange earnings and our further integration into the global economy.”
• As a condition of the current and past waivers, Canada provides an annual report of trade data to the WTO General Council and remains open for consultations with any interested Member regarding any difficulty or matter that may arise because of the tariff preferences of the CARIBCAN program. As proposed in the document, Canada will continue to do this.
• Once again, thank you for adoption of the waiver, glad to be at the last item before lunch.