On January 23, 2018, the Canadian Minister of International Trade, François-Philippe Champagne, issued a statement on a new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Minister Champagne stated, “Today, I am pleased to announce that Canada and the 10 other remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership concluded discussions in Tokyo, Japan.”
Minister Champagne confirmed an improved arrangement for Canadians on automobiles and the suspension of many intellectual property provisions of concern.
The entire statement can be found here: