We began with an exploratory process in January 2005, so that was nine and a half years ago. Formal negotiations began in July 2005, so there has been just under nine years of negotiation.
On September 30th, 2014. See this statement in context.
On September 30th, 2014. See this statement in context.
September 30th, 2014 / 4:55 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Policy and Negotiations Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
We began with an exploratory process in January 2005, so that was nine and a half years ago. Formal negotiations began in July 2005, so there has been just under nine years of negotiation.
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