On Wednesday, Feb. 4, International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in Auckland, New Zealand.

The signing of the deal by all participating countries officially begins the two-year ratification period, during which Canada will implement a broad approval process before deciding upon ratification.

Read the Open Letter from Minister Freeland

Read more on CBC News

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