Share your views: Consulting Canadians on a potential free trade agreement with Türkiye

September 1, 2026

Current status: Open

This consultation will run from July 31, 2026, to September 14, 2026.

Canada and Türkiye enjoy strong bilateral relations supported by growing trade and investment ties. In 2025, Canada’s total bilateral merchandise trade with Türkiye reached over CA$4.3 billion, with Canadian exports totalling approximately CA$1.1 billion and imports from Türkiye reaching CA$3.2 billion, making Türkiye one of Canada’s largest trading partners in the region. The stock of Canadian direct investment in Türkiye totaled $3.3 billion in 2025, up from $1 billion in 2022. In 2025, the stock of FDI from Türkiye in Canada was $233 million, making Türkiye the 24th largest source of FDI in Canada from Europe, and the 54th globally.

On July 7, 2026, the Right Honorable Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally announced the launch of negotiations toward a comprehensive, modern, and mutually beneficial FTA. In anticipation of commencing FTA negotiations, Global Affairs Canada is inviting Canadians to submit their views, reflections, and priorities with respect to enhanced trade and investment with the Türkiye, and the potential impacts and opportunities of a bilateral FTA, via a Canada Gazette notice.

Who is the focus of these consultations

The Government of Canada invites any interested stakeholder to provide input, including from:

The Canadian public
provincial, territorial and municipal governments
businesses of all sizes, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
industry associations
academics
civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations
labour unions
Indigenous Peoples
women, 2SLGBTQI+ stakeholders and community groups representing diverse experiences
students and youth
other interested Canadian stakeholders

It is important to have a breadth and diversity of views represented through this consultation process.

Please visit this link for more information: https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/consultations/trade/2026-07-29-turkiye

Topic(s)

Trade Agreements

Information source

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Disclaimer

The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.

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