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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
The pact would focus on specialized worker access and deeper cooperation on critical minerals, energy, technology and defence, Wilkinson said.
- On Tuesday in Montreal, Canada-EU ambassador Jonathan Wilkinson said the upcoming Canada-EU pact will pursue targeted, specialized labour mobility rather than full free movement. Negotiations also prioritize cooperation on critical minerals and energy.
- Ten years after signing the Canada-Europe Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, nine European Union members have not yet ratified the deal. France, Italy, and Belgium remain among the holdouts.
- Seeking to reduce dependency on China, the Canada-EU partnership focuses on critical minerals and energy infrastructure. The European Investment Bank applied for an exemption to operate in Canada earlier this month, helping build refining and shipping capacity.
- Labour discussions focus on "specialized areas" where employers benefit from shared labour pools, Wilkinson said. He pointed to existing mutual accreditation for architects as a model, noting mobility measures must be approached in a "thoughtful way."
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested in September that an alliance could make Canada an "associate" member of the European Union. Canadian officials downplayed the term, noting "associate membership" does not formally exist within the 27-member bloc.
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Canada hopes that its rapprochement with the European Union, which could take the form of an unprecedented status as an "associate member", will facilitate labour mobility in a "measured" and "reflective" manner.
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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
Canada and the EU are expected to use the summit to announce a new agreement that could touch on a number of issues including labour, critical minerals and energy.
·Toronto, Canada
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