Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Strasbourg, France, hours ahead of what was billed as a historic, confidence-building speech to European lawmakers. Continue reading →

Lawmakers in Canada and Europe are hailing Wednesday’s approval of CETA, the Canada-EU free trade deal, by the European Parliament as a win for the values of openness in the face of anti-trade movements, including the Donald Trump administration. Continue reading →

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, is designed to unite the markets of 35 million Canadians with 500 million Europeans. Continue reading →

The trade agreement between the European Union and Canada has cleared a big hurdle in the EU’s parliament. Continue reading →

The leader of the legislature of a small Belgian region that’s holding up a free trade deal between Canada and the European Union says the deal cannot be met by today’s deadline. Continue reading →

The European Union has given Belgium until late on Monday to overcome opposition to a free trade deal with Canada from its French-speaking region or a summit to sign the pact that could boost both economies is off. Continue reading →

Canadian Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland flew to Belgium on Wednesday for last-minute talks with Magnette and other European leaders. Continue reading →

Canadian and European politicians are continuing to lobby a Belgian region this weekend to abandon its opposition to a coveted free trade deal before a key meeting on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Canada and Europe have spent years negotiating a trade deal, called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and Germany’s economy minister said he expects the country to vote in favour. Continue reading →

Canada is working with the European Union to revise controversial investor protection provisions in their landmark free trade deal at the direction of the new Liberal government. Continue reading →