A NEW AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT between Barbados and Canada is in the works. Negotiations are also ongoing for a bilateral agreement that will liberalise trade between CARICOM and Canada.
Making the announcements on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Maxine McClean said the air transport agreement was expected to be concluded “in the coming weeks”.
“All that remains is for CARICOM and Canada to make the final push to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement,” she added.
The long-standing relationship between Barbados and Canada was highlighted by McClean as she welcomed new Canadian High Commissioner Marie Legault during a cocktail reception at the Canadian High Commission. (GC)
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