Canada-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Current status: Concluded negotiations
On July 24, 2026, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE, met in Toronto, Ontario, to welcome the successful conclusion of negotiations toward the Canada-UAE CEPA.
- Joint Statement on the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Canada-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
- Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership: Summary of Outcomes
On November 20, 2025, Canada and the UAE announced their intention to launch negotiations towards a bilateral free trade agreement. View Canada's objectives for negotiations for a Canada-United Arab Emirates CEPA.
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).
Consultations
Global Affairs Canada conducted 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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