CETA to Come Into Force September 21, 2017 – Things to Know About Geographical Indications

September 21, 2017 has been set by the Government of Canada as the date on which the majority of the Act implementing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union (known as "CETA") will come into force. Negotiations relating to this trade agreement began in 2009, and the coming into force represents a major step in implementing CETA, which was signed by the parties in October 2016.

The Agreement has been characterized by the Federal Government as "by far one of Canada's most ambitious trade initiatives", and covers a wide range of areas, including import and export tariffs, labour and environment, food and drugs, and intellectual property.