Canada is in advanced talks on two separate free trade agreements—one with the Philippines and another with ASEAN—and says both are more than 90% complete. Canada’s trade minister says the government is aiming to have the deals ready by November, aligning with the timing of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned visit to Manila.
Both the Investing.com report and Interaksyon describe Ottawa’s push to conclude negotiations within the stated timeframe. Interaksyon quotes the trade minister emphasizing that there is “energy” on both sides to finalize an agreement. The reports also frame the talks as ongoing, with the remaining work focused on closing the final issues rather than reopening major terms.
