Minister Sidhu to join EU counterparts in Ireland to build on CETA’s success and unlock new opportunities for Canadian businesses

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, is in Dublin, Ireland today to meet with his European Union (EU) trade counterparts to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the signature of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and to build upon its success, exploring future opportunities for Canada and the EU.

October 22, 2026 - Dublin, Ireland - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, is in Dublin, Ireland today to meet with his European Union (EU) trade counterparts to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the signature of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and to build upon its success, exploring future opportunities for Canada and the EU.

The EU is among Canada’s most trusted partners. The relationship is reinforced and driven by CETA, which delivers strong economic growth for Canadians. Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the EU has grown by more than 78%, and trade in services has grown by nearly 90%. The EU is Canada’s second-largest global trading partner for goods and services, with two-way trade valued at approximately $178 billion in 2025. Canada’s trade with the EU has grown faster than its trade with the rest of the world. And from January to August 2026, Canada’s merchandise exports to the EU grew by almost 21%.

This visit will also set the stage for the upcoming Canada-EU Summit in Montréal, Quebec, on October 29 and 30, where Canada and the EU will strengthen their partnership.