On March 7, 2017, Bill C-30 “An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures“ passed second reading in Canada’s Senate. Bill C-30 is now being reviewed by the Senate of Canada Standing Committee on
Canada-EU CETA Implementation Act
What Are The Steps Canada Follows To Ratify And Implement A Treaty?
By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on
Canada
On October 30, 2016, Canada participated in a signing ceremony for the Canada-EU Comprehensive and Trade Agreement (“CETA”). What steps must Canada take to implement a free trade agreement (or any treaty) in Canadian law?
Step 1: Signing Order (Instrument of Full Powers): This step should be taken befor the signing ceremony. A signing…