Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Free Trade Agreements

Free trade agreements are important to the agriculture sector. Free trade agreements increase trade opportunities for Saskatchewan companies by reducing or eliminating tariffs and providing forums for discussing non-tariff barriers such as food, plant and animal health measures.

Saskatchewan is supportive of free trade agreements between Canada and our trading partners and encourages Canada’s work with trading partners to adopt and implement science and evidence-based, transparent, and predictable regulatory frameworks.

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The CETA entered into force on September 21, 2017, and opens up new markets in the European Union for Canadian exporters by eliminating tariffs providing better competitive market access for our products.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

On November 30, 2018, Canada, the United States and Mexico signed CUSMA that preserves Canada's preferential access to these markets. The CUSMA entered into force on July 1, 2020.

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The CPTPP entered into force on December 30, 2018, for the first six countries that ratified the agreement. The CPTPP includes Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The agreement has since entered into force for all eleven countries. On July 16, 2023, CPTPP countries signed an Accession Protocol with the United Kingdom, as the agreement’s 12th member and first and only successful accession candidate. This agreement gives Canada preferred access to key markets in Asia and Latin America.

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

The CKFTA entered into force on January 1, 2015. This agreement reduces tariffs across a range of Canadian exports every year on January 1 until its full implementation in 2032. The CKFTA is a gateway to further increased agri-food trade in Asia for Canadian companies.

Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

The Canada-UK TCA entered into force on April 1, 2021, and serves as an interim trade deal until Canada and the United Kingdom negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. This agreement replicates the main benefits of CETA; to ensure continuity, predictability and stability in Canada's trade with the United Kingdom.

Visit Trade and Investment Agreements for further information on all Canada's free trade agreements.

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