International Trade committee  I don't have the exact number in front of me.

International Trade committee  It's unfortunate that the ambassador isn't able to answer this question, but maybe he can elaborate next time when he is online. I would say from an economic point of view, and from a negotiating point of view, we're cognizant of what is happening in Ecuador. We're in close commu

International Trade committee  You're 100% correct. I think that's exactly it. We're not only trying to open up markets for our exporters, but, at the same time, we're competing against other countries that are also doing the same for their exporters, so you're exactly right.

International Trade committee  In any free trade agreement negotiations, each side has interests. In this case, we both have agriculture interests and, as the member noted, our key agriculture interests are on wheat, lentils and oats. From Ecuador's interest, they are a large producer of cut flowers, many di

International Trade committee  I'll answer your broader question and then turn to my colleague on ISDS. From a Canadian government perspective, to the point made with respect to broadening and deepening our trading relationship with as many countries as possible, that's part of the government's trade diversif

International Trade committee  I think the opportunities that exist under the FTA negotiations with Ecuador through our economic model show that there are opportunities within the agricultural space, for sure. We have noted that wheat is a key export interest of ours and a key area where I think we'll be able

International Trade committee  As you note, we did send out a broad-based consultation request through the Canada Gazette for input on the FTA. I think most provinces responded with their interest, either written or verbally. We have a consultation mechanism through what we call the Canada C-Trade group, where

International Trade committee  The inputs of others, you mean?

International Trade committee  They're not public, no. I think we do publish a summary from time to time.

International Trade committee  We haven't put it together as of yet. I don't know if we will have it done in time for your to complete your study.

International Trade committee  I think we have a summary document that we could provide on that.

International Trade committee  That is my understanding. Eight rounds have taken place. There has not been one for, I would say, two years, probably, at least. It's not my file, so I'm not totally up to speed on it. However, I would say that there are a couple of outstanding issues that are beyond the control

International Trade committee  We have an excellent team of negotiators at Global Affairs Canada, if I do say so myself, and we are actively engaged on a number of files, as you note. Chief amongst them are active negotiations with ASEAN, the Asian economic association group, and with Indonesia. I have appeare

International Trade committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. It's nice to be back and to see all the committee members as well. I'm pleased to be here today to address this committee and welcome your study on the proposed Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement negotiations. Your study is timely, as government trade e

International Trade committee  Prior to leaving the EU, the U.K. had access to the CETA quota, which was negotiated as part of the overall agreement when they were members of the EU. That was 16,000 tonnes of cheese and 1,700 tonnes of industrial cheese. Having left the EU, they were no longer entitled to that