Canada: Trade agreements with PH, ASEAN 90% complete, eyes November finish

GMA Network - Sep 22, 2026

Canada's trade minister said on Tuesday that negotiations on separate free trade agreements with the Philippines and ASEAN are more than 90% complete, with Ottawa pushing to have both deals ready by the time Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Manila in November.

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