Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
CETA Implementation Act Receives Royal Assent
Category
Economic
Date
2017-05-16
Country
Canada
Description

Canada passed the law needed to implement the Canada–European Union trade agreement (CETA) domestically. The act set legal measures required for Canada to apply parts of the agreement, including trade and regulatory provisions. It represented a major economic and trade policy milestone. CETA affected tariffs, market access, and broader Canada–EU commercial relations.