NEWS STATEMENT from CFA President Ron Bonnett on signing of CETA

OTTAWA, October 31, 2016 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett regarding the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was signed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders yesterday in Brussels.


“The Canadian Federation of Agriculture commends the federal government and its team of negotiators for their focus and dedication that resulted in the signing of CETA by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders yesterday in Brussels.

This is a very positive step that could allow Canadian agricultural exporters to capture significant business opportunities throughout the EU’s 28 member countries, representing access to more than 500 million consumers.

CFA is supportive of the deal, provided that:

Farm leaders urge the government to clarify its position on these points while CETA moves through the steps toward ratification in Canadian and EU members’ legislatures over the coming months.

CFA calls for the government to continue its support for balanced trade approach that strengthens and supports all of the commodities that make up Canada’s diverse agricultural sector.”


Media Contact:
Janice Hall
CFA Director of Communications
Phone: 613-236-3633 ext. 2322
Email address: communications@canadian-farmers.ca.