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Canada takes first step toward ratifying new North American trade deal

Published 05/27/2019, 03:38 PM
Updated 05/27/2019, 03:45 PM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The flags of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are seen on a lectern before a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada took a first step toward ratifying the new North American trade agreement on Monday just three days ahead of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Ottawa to discuss the passage of the treaty.

Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland presented what is known as a "ways and means motion" to the House of Commons, which opens the way for the formal presentation of a bill.

The United States struck deals on May 17 to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, removing a major obstacle to legislative approval of the trade pact.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The flags of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are seen on a lectern before a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City

That same day, Pence said he would travel to meet Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on May 30 to discuss "advancing" ratification.

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