Eliminates most tariffs on Canadian goods across member markets
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) - status In force (2018-12-30 for original signatories; UK accession in force with Canada 2026-09-01). What it includes and does not include for Canadian exporters.
Status
In force (2018-12-30 for original signatories; UK accession in force with Canada 2026-09-01).
Parties covered
Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom (accession in force 2026-09-01). Covers Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and Mexico among our target markets..
Overview
CPTPP is a free trade agreement among 12 Pacific economies covering nearly 500 million people. It eliminates most tariffs on Canadian exports to member markets and sets common rules on services, investment, digital trade, intellectual property and labour.
What it includes
Covers services trade, investment, digital trade and intellectual property
Includes strong rules of origin allowing cumulation of inputs from member countries
Provides preferential access for Canadian agri-food, seafood, industrial goods and forestry products
Opens government procurement in member markets
Includes e-commerce provisions supporting digital trade
The UK's accession entered into force with Canada on 2026-09-01, adding a major market
What it does NOT include
Certain sensitive agricultural sectors remain subject to tariff-rate quotas and gradual liberalization
Canada's supply-managed sectors (dairy, poultry, eggs) retain tariff-rate quota protection
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions between member states are suspended under the agreement
Rules of origin and certification requirements apply; goods must meet origin rules
Market access differs by member country tariff schedule
Markets it covers (of our 18 target markets)
Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Mexico.
Practical note for exporters
CPTPP is Canada's main route into the Indo-Pacific. UK accession (in force with Canada September 2026) extends the same framework to a major European market. Exporters must verify per-market tariff schedules and origin rules.
Source: Global Affairs Canada - Canada's free trade agreements. Verify current terms, product-specific tariff schedules and rules of origin on the official pages before shipping; terms and intakes can change.
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