Bill C-13 UK CPTPP Accession Protocol
Summary
Bill C-13 would implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on July 16, 2023. The bill is currently at third reading in the Senate, with the committee report having been presented on April 23, 2026. It passed all stages in the House of Commons by March 12, 2026, and completed Senate committee consideration on April 23, 2026. The bill would update how the CPTPP is defined or referred to in certain Acts and amend other Acts to bring them into conformity with Canada's obligations under that Agreement and Protocol.
“Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership”
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What changed
Bill C-13 proposes to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) into Canadian law. The bill would update references to the Agreement in existing Canadian legislation and amend related Acts to ensure compliance with Canada's obligations under the Protocol and the CPTPP itself.
Affected parties including Canadian importers, exporters, and businesses engaged in trade with CPTPP member countries should monitor the bill's progress through the Senate. If enacted, the legislation will create new compliance obligations related to trade terms with the United Kingdom under the CPTPP framework.
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Summary
Current status At third reading in the Senate Latest activity Committee report presented on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Senate)
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Completed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 End of stage activity Introduction and first reading, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | Sitting 40 |
Completed on Thursday, December 11, 2025 End of stage activity Second reading and referral to committee, Thursday, December 11, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Sitting 45 Major speeches |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Sitting 66 |
| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Sitting 72 Agreed to (Journals 72) |
#### Consideration in committee
Completed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 End of stage activity Committee report presented with an amendment, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Committee report Standing Committee on International Trade Study details
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | Meeting 19 |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Meeting 20 |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Meeting 21 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Sitting 83 |
Completed on Thursday, March 12, 2026 End of stage activity Concurrence at report stage, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Sitting 95 |
Completed on Thursday, March 12, 2026 End of stage activity Third reading, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Sitting 95 Agreed to (Journals 95) |
Completed on Thursday, March 12, 2026 End of stage activity First reading, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Sitting 58 |
Completed on Thursday, March 26, 2026 End of stage activities Second reading, Thursday, March 26, 2026 Referral to committee, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Sitting 59 Major speeches |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Sitting 61 |
#### Consideration in committee
Completed on Thursday, April 23, 2026 End of stage activity Committee report presented without amendment, Thursday, April 23, 2026 Committee reports Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade Studies and bills
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Meeting 28 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Meeting 29 |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Meeting 31 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Sitting 67 |
Third reading No activity
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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Speaker's rulings and statements
There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Sponsor’s speech (Sitting 45) | Steeve Lavoie (Liberal) |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Response speech (Sitting 45) | Adam Chambers (Conservative) |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Response speech (Sitting 45) | Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc Québécois) |
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | Senator |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech (Sitting 59) | Iris G. Petten (Non-affiliated) |
Legislative summary
A legislative summary is currently being prepared for this bill by the Parliamentary Information, Education and Research Services of the Library of Parliament. Meanwhile, the following executive summary is available.
On 21 October 2025, the Minister of International Trade introduced Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and it was given first reading.
Bill C-13 implements the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on July 16, 2023, by updating how that Agreement is defined or referred to in certain Acts and by amending other Acts to bring them into conformity with Canada’s obligations under that Agreement and Protocol. ;)
Similar bills
No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments
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Further reading
Andrés Léon. Canadian Trade and Investment Activity: Canada–11 Other Trans-Pacific Partnership Countries. Publication No. 2024-514-E. Parliamentary Information, Education and Research Services. Library of Parliament, Ottawa, 18 December 2024. [Copy of the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on July 16, 2023, Accompanying Legally Binding Instrument on Culture, Done at Auckland on July 16, 2023, Accompanying Legally Binding Instrument on Intellectual Property, Done at Auckland on July 16, 2023, and Explanatory Memorandum]. House of Commons, 2025.](https://parl-gc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CALP_INST/1pqgi0s/alma99629931502616) Dominic Webb. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Research Briefing, No. 9121. House of Commons Library [United Kingdom], 16 December 2024. Laura Barnett. Canada’s Approach to the Treaty-Making Process. Publication No. 2008-45-E. Parliamentary Information, Education and Research Services. Library of Parliament, Ottawa, 1 April 2021. Some publications are only available in English or French. Export as: JSON XML For more data options, please see Open Data
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