October 14, 2026
Canada and Trkiye began exploratory discussions in June 2026 in anticipation of commencing formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
The Government of Canada initiated public consultations on the matter on July 31, 2026, and these ran until September 14, 2026. Through this process, businesses, institutions, sub-federal governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual Canadians provided input and feedback.
In continuation of the legal process, Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, presented in the House of Commons a notice of intent to initiate negotiations toward a Canada-Trkiye Free Trade Agreement.
In accordance with the Policy on Tabling of Treaties in Parliament, Canada's negotiating objectives for a Canada-Trkiye FTA will be tabled in the House of Commons no later than 30 days before Canada commences negotiations with Trkiye.
Prime Minister, Mark Carney announced that he will travel to Ankara and Istanbul, Trkiye, from October 21 to 24, 2026, where he will likely make an official announcement along with the President of Trkiye, Tayyip Erdogan.