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Political calendar could push start of Canada-U.K. trade talks to 2022

When the Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement was reached, both sides agreed to return to the negotiating table in 2021. But the Liberals' pledge to table a notice of intent and potential election call could scuttle timeline.

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BY NEIL MOSS
June 30, 2021

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Political calendar could push start of Canada-U.K. trade talks to 2022

When the Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement was reached, both sides agreed to return to the negotiating table in 2021. But the Liberals' pledge to table a notice of intent and potential election call could scuttle timeline.

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