Minister Ng launches public consultations on possible modernization of Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement

February 15, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of public consultations on the possible modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).

On July 2, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced their mutual interest in expanding the existing CUFTA.

This builds on the long-standing personal and economic relationship between Canada and Ukraine and speaks to Canada’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine as it becomes a stable and prosperous country.

The entry into force of CUFTA on August 1, 2017, was an important milestone in the Canada-Ukraine bilateral relationship. It has generated significant growth in bilateral trade over the past few years and has created commercial benefits for Canadians and Ukrainians alike.

Consultations on modernizing this agreement will provide businesses, industry and all Canadians the opportunity to help Canada define its interests in its negotiations with Ukraine. They will inform how the government diversifies and expands Canada’s preferential access to Ukraine while ensuring that this creates opportunities that will benefit everyone.

All Canadians are encouraged to participate in the consultation, which will take place from February 15 to March 16, 2020.

To share your views or concerns on a potential modernization of the CUFTA, please visit Global Affairs Canada consultations.