Canada-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Current status: In negotiations
On November 24, 2025, the government tabled a Notice of Intent to enter into negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On November 20, 2025, Canada and the UAE announced their intention to launch negotiations towards a bilateral free trade agreement known as a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Consultations
The Government of Canada is conducting public consultations from December 13, 2025, to January 27, 2026, seeking the views of Canadian businesses, industry associations, provinces and territories, and the general public on a potential Canada-UAE CEPA.
Related links
- Canada-United Arab Emirates relations
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service for the UAE
- Export Development Canada’s UAE profile
- Joint Statement: Canada-UAE commit to deepen bilateral engagement and economic cooperation
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Global Affairs Canada at the following address:
Canada-UAE Trade Consultations
Global Affairs Canada
Trade Negotiations Division
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 1J1
TCE-Consultations@international.gc.ca
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