The following is a 18 January 2011 release by DFAIT.

Minister Van Loan announced the beginning of the sixth round of trade negotiations with European Union toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement.

Canada and the European Union have held five successful rounds of negotiations toward an agreement since October 2009. To date, significant progress has been achieved in such areas as goods, services, investment and government procurement, as well as many others.

Canada committed to broad and ambitious trade deal with Europe. The seventh round of negotiations is scheduled for April in Ottawa.

This release is available in its entirety on the DFAIT website at:

http://www.international.gc.ca/commerce/visit-visite/eu-canada-ue-6.aspx?lang=eng