The Philippines and Canada have renewed their commitment to finish negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement before the end of the year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said after his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Vancouver.
“Prime Minister Carney and I reaffirmed our commitment to conclude the negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement this year. We also renewed our commitment to increase our bilateral trade, stand against economic coercion, and build a resilient supply chain,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said during a joint press statement with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Marcos and Carney held a one-on-one meeting Thursday morning, where they discussed the positive trajectory of Philippine-Canadian relations and the future direction of the two countries’ partnership.
The Philippines and Canada have been actively negotiating a bilateral Free Trade Agreement, with talks officially launched in late 2025.
Canada’s top imports from the Philippines include electronics and machinery, while its major exports to the country include mineral ores, meat, cereals, aerospace parts, and fertilizers.
Discussions are also ongoing for an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.