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British companies can trade with Canada under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership following the agreement’s entry into force between the two countries. Canada’s ratification means the UK’s accession now applies across all 11 other members of the trading bloc.
In a written statement to Parliament, Reindustrialisation Minister Blair McDougall said Canada was the UK’s largest CPTPP trading partner during the four quarters ending in the first quarter of 2026. It accounted for 23% of British trade with members of the bloc, while its economy had a market of approximately 42 million people.
The arrangements provide UK farmers and dairy producers with access to Canadian tariff rate quotas covering products including cheese, cream and ice cream. They also allow British business visitors to remain in Canada for up to six months, support digital trading without requiring physical data facilities in the country and expand access to public procurement opportunities in sectors including air transport, accountancy and financial services.