On 20 February 2008, Canada and the Kingdom of Jordan launched negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement. The free trade negotiations, as well as the environment an labor cooperation agreements were concluded on 25 August 2008.

On 28 June 2009, Canada and Jordan signed four new agreements to increase trade and investment: the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with related agreements on labour cooperation and the environment; and, a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA).

Documents relating to the negotiations
28 June 2009	Canada and Jordan sign FTA:
	Text of the Canada-Jordan FTA
	Agreement on Labour Cooperation
	Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
	Canada-Jordan FIPA
25 August 2008	Canada and Jordan conclude FTA negotiations
June 2008	Canada's Initial Environmental Assessment of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Negotiations
20 February 2008	Canada launches free trade negotiations with Jordan
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

On 15 September 2009, the Government of Canada tabled the first three Agreements in the House of Commons and the FIPA Agreement in the Parliament for their debate and review. On 17 November 2009, The Government of Canada introduced legislation to implement the Canada-Jordan FTA and related agreements on labour cooperation and environment.

In March 2010, Canada introduced legislation to implement the Canada-Jordan free trade agreement. Upon implementation, the FTA is expected to  eliminate tariffs on over 99 per cent of Canadian exports by value. On 15 November 2011, Canada introduces the Canada-Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act to implement the Canada-Jordan FTA.

Documents relating to entry into force
15 November 2011	Canada introduces legislation to implement the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
24 March 2010	Canada introduces implementing legislation for the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
17 November 2009	Canada introduces implementing legislation for Free Trade Agreement with Jordan
15 September 2009	Tabling of the Canada- Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and related agreements, in the House of Commons for review
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

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