On May 6, 2026, the Canadian government confirmed that legislation to implement the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) received Royal Assent. Bill C 18, “An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia”, was approved, establishing the legal framework required for Canada to implement the agreement, which was signed on September 24, 2025.

The CEPA is intended to strengthen trade and investment between Canada and Indonesia by reducing trade barriers and providing clearer rules for goods, services, and investment. The implementing legislation approves the agreement, authorizes Canada’s participation in its institutional and administrative mechanisms, and makes related amendments to Canadian law to align with Canada’s commitments.

While the legislation is now in force domestically, the CEPA will enter into force on a future date once both countries complete their remaining implementation procedures. Businesses engaged in Canada–Indonesia trade should monitor further announcements for confirmation of the agreement’s entry into force date and any related customs or regulatory guidance.

Bill C-18 can be found here:
https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-18/royal-assent