Canada and the Philippines conclude free-trade talks, aiming to sign the deal in 2027

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have concluded negotiations on a Canada-Philippines free-trade agreement, signing a document in Manila, at the ASEAN summit, that formally ends the talks. The agreement itself has not been signed; Ottawa aims to sign it next year. Talks first began in 2015 and restarted a year ago. Two-way merchandise trade totalled $3.4 billion in 2025. During consultations, businesses broadly supported the deal, while civil society groups raised concerns about the Philippines' record on the environment, labour and human rights. Canada is also pursuing a broader agreement with the 11-member ASEAN bloc.