Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts ✓ Became Law
This enactment amends the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act in order to implement the Canada – Israel Free Trade Amending Protocol 2018 signed on May 28, 2018.
In order to modernize the text of the Act and by that reflect the amendments brought about by the Protocol, this enactment repeals the preamble to that Act and amends the definition of Agreement, the provision setting out the purpose of the Act and the provisions related to the operation of the institutional and administrative aspects of the Agreement. It also amends that Act in order to confer on the Governor in Council the power to make orders in accordance with the amended Agreement.
Finally, the enactment amends certain Acts to bring them into conformity with Canada’s obligations resulting from the amendments brought about by the Protocol.
Bill C-85 updates the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act to reflect amendments made in 2018. It modernizes the agreement's text, clarifies the purpose of the Act to strengthen trade, improve market access, and promote environmental protection and labour standards. The bill also adjusts administrative and institutional aspects of the agreement, allowing for necessary government actions to align with the updated terms.
This bill affects businesses engaged in trade between Canada and Israel by ensuring the legal framework reflects the modernized agreement. It also impacts government bodies responsible for administering trade agreements and ensures various Canadian laws are consistent with Canada's updated international trade obligations with Israel.
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How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |