CIIT Committee News Release
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Standing Committee on International Trade |
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Comité permanent du commerce international |
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NEWS RELEASE
HOUSE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMITTEE RELEASES REPORT ON A COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN CANADA AND INDIA
Ottawa, May 09, 2013 -
According to the report tabled today by the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade, the Government of Canada should conclude – as soon as possible – a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India that is of net benefit to Canada.
The report contains six recommendations that are designed to strengthen ties and encourage trade between Canada and India, as well as to encourage both countries to adopt ambitious negotiating positions.
“The Committee’s primary objective during this study was to ensure that an agreement between Canada and India, once signed and implemented, would be in the best interests of Canadians. In that regard, on behalf of the Committee, I wish to thank the groups and individuals who shared their thoughts about the ongoing CEPA negotiations,” said the Honourable Rob Merrifield, P.C., M.P., chair of the Committee.
The Committee held hearings in Ottawa from December 2011 to March 2013 in order to obtain input from Canadian stakeholders and experts with regard to the principal issues in the Canada-India CEPA negotiations. During that period, the Committee heard from more than 30 organizations and individuals.
The Committee’s report can be accessed at: http://www.parl.gc.ca/CommitteeBusiness/ReportsResponses.aspx?Cmte=CIIT&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=41&Ses=1
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