On November 3rd CFA made its submission to the CUSMA review consultation.
The submission outlined the importance of CUSMA for Canadian Agriculture, especially in light of our highly integrated markets and supply chains. At a high level, the submission recommended to:
- Maintain and strengthen the rules-based framework established under CUSMA, including dispute settlement mechanisms.
- Promote regulatory alignment and eliminate non-tariff trade barriers, ensuring that regulation are science-based, transparent, non-discriminatory and predictable.
- Preserve agriculture specific labour programs to support competitiveness.
- Oppose any changes that undermine current market access for Canadian agricultural exporters.
- Preserve the integrity of Canada’s supply management system.
- Ensure efficient and predictable border access.