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Canadian Chamber of Commerce Appears Before Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT).
As Canada prepares for the upcoming 2026 CUSMA review, maintaining North American competitiveness and economic certainty must remain a top priority.
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On June 2, our Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy, Matthew Holmes, and our Senior Vice President, International Policy & Global Partnerships, Catherine Fortin Lefaivre, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade to discuss Canada’s approach to the forthcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
They emphasized that CUSMA remains the foundation of Canada’s economic relationship with its largest trading partners, with utilization at a 20-year high and approximately 85% of Canadian goods continuing to move tariff-free across the Canada-U.S. border.
The Canadian Chamber’s message was clear: Canada should prioritize the continuity of the agreement, strengthen North American competitiveness and economic security, and work toward reducing trade barriers, including Section 232 tariffs that continue to impact Canadian businesses.
At the same time, Canada must continue pursuing strategic trade diversification opportunities around the world, ensuring Canadian businesses have the tools and support they need to succeed in both North American and global markets.
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