James Skinner
James is the Founder & Chief Executive of
CANZUK International in Vancouver, Canada
A UK Member of Parliament has praised the potential for CANZUK in the House of Commons, requesting ministerial support for a multi-lateral trade deal between the four countries.
Member of Parliament for Peterborough, Paul Bristow, also chairs the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group for CANZUK, which has received membership from all major UK parties since its formation.
Bristow’s comments came during scrutiny of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which will develop trading relationships between the two nations and expand visa eligibility for citizens to live and work in either country.
“I chair the all-party parliamentary group on CANZUK, a campaign group that presses for closer relations between Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK,” Bristow said. “I welcome this free trade agreement with Australia and want it to be in place as soon as possible. At the same time, we want a trade deal with New Zealand and accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership, and hopefully we will see something big and bold with Canada soon. However, does the Minister recognise that this is just the start for us, and will he commit himself to a multilateral trade agreement between all four CANZUK countries as soon as possible?”
Bristow’s comments were welcomed by the Minister of International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena, who stated, “I congratulate my honourable friend on his work in support of bringing the CANZUK nations closer together. He is right that this is just the beginning. Not only have we secured trade deals with 71 countries around the world plus the EU, covering trade worth £800 billion, but we are now applying for accession to the CPTPP, which includes Australia, New Zealand and Canada, to deepen our trade ties even further.”
The full exchange can be viewed via the video below:
Bristow’s comments came during scrutiny of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which will develop trading relationships between the two nations and expand visa eligibility for citizens to live and work in either country.
“I chair the all-party parliamentary group on CANZUK, a campaign group that presses for closer relations between Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK,” Bristow said. “I welcome this free trade agreement with Australia and want it to be in place as soon as possible. At the same time, we want a trade deal with New Zealand and accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership, and hopefully we will see something big and bold with Canada soon. However, does the Minister recognise that this is just the start for us, and will he commit himself to a multilateral trade agreement between all four CANZUK countries as soon as possible?”
Bristow’s comments were welcomed by the Minister of International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena, who stated, “I congratulate my honourable friend on his work in support of bringing the CANZUK nations closer together. He is right that this is just the beginning. Not only have we secured trade deals with 71 countries around the world plus the EU, covering trade worth £800 billion, but we are now applying for accession to the CPTPP, which includes Australia, New Zealand and Canada, to deepen our trade ties even further.”
The full exchange can be viewed via the video below:
The debate comes shortly after the UK announced new reciprocal passport arrangements for Australian citizens, and an increase in visa eligibility for British and New Zealand citizens to live and work in each others’ countries.
CANZUK International welcomes Paul Bristow MP’s comments in the House of Commons and will continue to work with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for CANZUK in the UK as trade agreements with Australia, New Zealand and Canada develop.
CANZUK International welcomes Paul Bristow MP’s comments in the House of Commons and will continue to work with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for CANZUK in the UK as trade agreements with Australia, New Zealand and Canada develop.
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