EU for free trade agreement with Canada among the major industrialized countries for the first time and is aimed at material negotiations began seven years ago, 99 percent of agricultural products and industrial goods tariffs, such as trade and services liberalisation. From

signing ceremony was originally scheduled for 27 before Belgium government in some regions of the country in opposition, did not approve the signed approval of all 28 Member States among the had been postponed.

talks with Belgium against the region and rambling, the signing ceremony is 30, Brussels Belgium Canada toldo-invited the Prime Minister, and three days later was made last.

At a press conference after signing

tusk President of the EU, thanks to the understanding of Canada in "skipper's importance for citizens to understand the benefits of free trade debate over this agreement" said, emphasized the idea carefully to promote dialogue with civil society. However, there is concern that adversely affect on the trade talks with Japan and the United States are questioning revealed deep-rooted opposition to the EU's trade policy in the EU-led forces and coordination has increased in parallel with.