Bill C-2 explained in plain English
An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the States of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), the Agreement on Agriculture between Canada and the Republic of Iceland, the Agreement on Agriculture between Canada and the Kingdom of Norway and the Agreement on Agriculture between Canada and the Swiss Confederation
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Short answer
Bill C-2 implements free trade and agriculture agreements between Canada and EFTA countries and individual EFTA members, establishing the legal framework for these international commitments.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
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Bill C-2 implements free trade and agriculture agreements between Canada and EFTA countries and individual EFTA members, establishing the legal framework for these international commitments.
Bill C-2 implements international trade and agriculture agreements between Canada and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), as well as separate agriculture agreements with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. The bill establishes the legal framework to enforce these agreements, which likely involve trade rules, market access, and agricultural terms of trade.
- Establishes the legal framework to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states
- Creates mechanisms to enforce agriculture agreements with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland
- Defines Canada's obligations under these international trade and agricultural agreements
- Canadian businesses trading with EFTA countries
- Canadian agricultural producers
- Canadian regulatory agencies overseeing international trade
- Government departments responsible for trade policy
- The bill text does not specify exact changes to existing laws or regulations
- No details are provided about specific penalties, fees, or implementation timelines
- The exact scope of agricultural provisions is not detailed in the summary text
Provides the legal basis for Canada to fulfill its commitments under the free trade agreement with EFTA states
Establishes how Canada will apply its agricultural trade commitments with Iceland
Defines Canada's legal obligations under its agricultural trade agreement with Norway
Outlines how Canada will implement its agricultural trade commitments with Switzerland
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