EU and Canada begin Digital Trade Agreement negotiations
06/03/2026 | European Commission
The European Commission and the Canadian Government have announced that negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) have begun. Building on the implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the DTA will make it easier and safer for businesses to trade digitally across borders and provide stronger protections for consumers online.
The agreement is expected to set clear, predictable rules for businesses and consumers, creating a secure online environment with binding protections for personal data and privacy, alongside measures against unsolicited commercial messages.
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