# Trade ministers from Canada and the European Union are set to sign on to a series of improvements to their bilateral trade agreement.

*business · news · 2026-03-05 · CBC.ca*

## Key points

- Canada and the EU will launch negotiations to add a digital trade agreement to CETA.
- A mutual recognition agreement for architects opens access to Europe's $1.1-trillion construction market.
- New protocols for pharmaceutical ingredients aim to reduce duplicative inspections and sector costs.
- CETA's revised investment court system will only activate after full ratification by all EU members.

**Countries:** Canada, European Union

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