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“Free Trade Agreement” 


 

 
 

between the 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 

And the 

Government of Canada 
 
[22, January, 2012] 
1. Trade and Economics 
 
A. Both parties agree that the tariffs, which, at present, consist of of a 25% tariff for the United 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and 0% for the Government of Canada. 
 
B. The parties agree to extend incentives to companies and ventures of both countries to 
promote economic cooperation between corporations. 
 
C. Signatories agree to establish relevant government processes to manage the needs of the Free 
Trade Agreement, Companies and Ventures operating within the boundaries of said 
agreement. 
 
D. Both parties are hereby responsible for the security of the trade routes between the two 
countries. Extending their responsibility to aircraft, naval craft and any ground methods. 

2. Miscellaneous 

A. The requirement of Visas shall be waivered for Citizens of either signatory travelling to the 
other. Allowing Visa-free travel. 

3. Revision of Agreement 

B. Either party retains the right to unilaterally request a division of the Free Trade Agreement. 
 
C. Any amendments to the agreement must receive consent from both parties, and an amended 
agreement must written and signed by the parties. 
 
D. Revised agreements shall replace the pre-existing agreement at a time determined by the 
parties during re-negotiation of amendments. 
 
 

4. Implementation & Termination 


 
A. The agreement comes into force upon the date of signing from the representatives from both 
participating parties. 
 
B. The Free Trade Agreement shall last five years from the date of signing. The agreement will 
automatically be extended if no party indicates an intention to revise or end the agreement. 
 
C. Either party may choose to end the agreement by giving one month's notice to the other party 
involved. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF​, the undersigned, duly authorised by their respective Governments, have 
signed this Agreement. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Government of the United Kingdom of  For the Government of Canada: 
Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 

Callum White  Vincent Jones 


Ambassador for the United Kingdom  Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 
Point of Contact 
Address:​ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, King Charles Street, London, SW1 
Email:​ ​mofa@gov.co.uk 
Telephone:​ 03700 00 22 44 
©Crown Copyright, 2010 

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