Minister Van Loan announced that Canada and the United States have reached an agreement in principle that would allow Canadian companies to participate in U.S. infrastructure projects.

The 7th round of negotiations on the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) was held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from January 26 to 29, 2010, hosted by Mexico.

December 18, 2009 - The Canada-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement was recently signed by EU Transport Ministers and then signed by Canada's Minister of Transport.

During a visit to India, January 18-22, 2009, the Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, announced that Canada and India have agreed to initiate exploratory discussions towards a potential comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians on the scope of a possible free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and Ukraine.

On September 22, 2009, the Minister of International Trade announced the launch of talks between Canada and Ukraine on a free trade agreement (FTA).