Free trade agreements are important to the agriculture sector. Free trade agreements increase trade opportunities for Saskatchewan companies by reducing or eliminating tariffs and providing forums for discussing non-tariff barriers such as food, plant and animal health measures.
Saskatchewan is supportive of free trade agreements between Canada and our trading partners and encourages Canada’s work with trading partners to adopt and implement science and evidence-based, transparent, and predictable regulatory frameworks.
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
The CETA entered into force on September 21, 2017, and opens up new markets in the European Union for Canadian exporters by eliminating tariffs providing better competitive market access for our products.
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
On November 30, 2018, Canada, the United States and Mexico signed CUSMA that preserves Canada's preferential access to these markets. The CUSMA entered into force on July 1, 2020.
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The CPTPP entered into force on December 30, 2018, for the first six countries that ratified the agreement. The CPTPP includes Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The agreement has since entered into force for all eleven countries. On July 16, 2023, CPTPP countries signed an Accession Protocol with the United Kingdom, as the agreement’s 12th member and first and only successful accession candidate. This agreement gives Canada preferred access to key markets in Asia and Latin America.
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
The CKFTA entered into force on January 1, 2015. This agreement reduces tariffs across a range of Canadian exports every year on January 1 until its full implementation in 2032. The CKFTA is a gateway to further increased agri-food trade in Asia for Canadian companies.
Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
The Canada-UK TCA entered into force on April 1, 2021, and serves as an interim trade deal until Canada and the United Kingdom negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. This agreement replicates the main benefits of CETA; to ensure continuity, predictability and stability in Canada's trade with the United Kingdom.
Visit Trade and Investment Agreements for further information on all Canada's free trade agreements.