The European Parliament has approved the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), clearing one of its last hurdles. Seven years in the making, the deal is set to ease trade barriers between Canada and the EU, and remains to be ratified by national parliaments.

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Thumbs up for barrier-free trade with Canada

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It's effectively signed, sealed, delivered.

The trade agreement between Canada and Europe,

New trade deals are basically one of the major, 

and have easier access to each other's markets. 

trade between the two is set to increase by 20%. 

are still concerned the deal puts corporations before people.

They worry governments will have less power 

to protect health, safety, labour, or the environment.

This deal will not undermine our health. 

This deal will not decrease European standards. 

to decrease the sovereignty of the states. 

Also, 143 products specific to a region in the EU 

– from Roquefort cheese to Modena balsamic vinegar – 

most of the agreement could apply from as early as spring.

 only after all national parliaments have ratified the deal