11 February, 2021 . ... CETA embodies the shared commitment of Canada and the European Union and its Member States to free and fair trade in a vibrant and forward-looking society. Joint Committee on Public Petitions . Private Meeting . Montréal, 26/09/2018 - 22:27, UNIQUE ID: 180926_13. Council Decision on the EU position within the CETA Joint Committee regarding the adoption of a decision on the procedure for the adoption of interpretations in accordance with Articles 8.31.3 and 8.44.3(a) of CETA as Annex to its Rules of Procedure Decision to use the written procedure for the adoption 7038/20 7133/20 13028/19 6965/20 FDI … 12.30 . CETA is Canada's biggest bilateral initiative since NAFTA.It was started as a result of a joint study "Assessing the Costs and Benefits of a Closer EU-Canada Economic Partnership", which was released in October 2008. The gender imbalance in the CETA List took many by surprise. This Proposal relates to Article 8.31.3 and Article 8.44.3(a) of the CETA, according to which one of the committees set up under the CETA, the Committee on Services and Investment, may recommend to the CETA Joint Committee the adoption of certain interpretations of the CETA. Canada and the European Union hold the inaugural meeting of the CETA Joint Committee . That Joint Committee will act on the recommendations made by the specially-created Committee on Geographical Designations when issues arise in connection with geographical designations, such as for example the addition or removal of products from Annex 20A to CETA. Gender equality has been a priority for the European Commission and for the CETA Joint Committee, which even issued an official agreement in 2018 to “improve the capacity and conditions for women… to access and fully benefit from the opportunities created by the CETA”. 1. Joint letter on CETA from the European Trade Union Federations . The review clause is Article 23.11.5 “The Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development may recommend to the. Article 26 of the agreement itself assigns responsibility for interpretation to the Ceta joint committee aided by a number of specialised committees. The ICSID Secretariat shall act as Secretariat for the Tribunal and provide it with appropriate support. Joint Statements. The governance of CETA is built on the CETA Joint Committee (Article 26.1). Officials announced the launch of negotiations on 6 May 2009 at the Canada-EU Summit in Prague. Joint Interpretative Instrument on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union and its Member States. Marginal note: Agreement approved. Adopted by the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 8.28.7 of the CETA. What composition is the Commission considering for the CETA Joint Committee? CETA Joint Committee modifications to relevant provisions of this Chapter, in accordance with the amendment procedures established in Article 30.2 (Amendments).” THE EU AND CANADA ADOPT PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CETA INVESTMENT COURT SYSTEM. PUBLIC Conseil UE This power is assigned solely to the CETA Joint Committee, i.e. Agreement (CETA) Joint Committee in Montreal. Furthermore, the CETA Joint Committee can extend the scope of certain rules in CETA. This is the 3rd Joint Meeting of the Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs) under the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The controversial Ceta trade deal will be referred to a joint Oireachtas committee for further scrutiny in an attempt to avoid further rifts in the Green Party. CETA Joint Committee Interpretations. The Joint Committee established under the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) held its first meeting in Montreal, Canada, co-chaired by the Canadian Minister for International Trade Diversification, James Carr, and the Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström. Decision No 002/2021 of the CETA Joint Committee of January 29, 2021 adopting a procedure for the adoption of interpretations in accordance with Articles 8.31.3 and 8.44.3(a) of CETA as an Annex to its Rules of Procedure; Minister Ng speaks with European Union member states 9 The Agreement is approved. 2. Dear member of the ENVI Committee, On 12 January 2017 you will be asked to vote on the draft ENVI Opinion on the EU – Canada trade and investment agreement, CETA. MS Teams Virtual Meeting. They and the Council of the EU have received a list of 70 women with “specialized knowledge of international trade law”, and summaries of their skills and experience that make each an approximate match to one or more arbitrators on the List. The contracting states have to submit to these decisions. For example, a binding interpretation adopted by the CETA Joint Committee can relate to the question of whether a type of measure is compatible with Chapter 8 of CETA (Investment) and, if so, under what conditions (paragraph 3 of the Annex). Canada and the EU held the first meeting of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Joint Committee today in … is replaced with Canada-UK Joint Committee. Tag: CETA Joint Committee. Marginal note: Canadian representative on CETA Joint Committee. The CETA JOINT COMMITTEE, Having regard to Article 26.1 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Canada, of the other part (â€�the Agreement’), Whereas: 1) Article 8.28.7 of the Agreement, provides that the CETA Joint Committee shall adopt The meeting will be the opportunity for the EU DAG to introduce its new Members and the newly elected chair, Ms Stephanie Ghislain, Eurogroup for Animals, and hear from the Canadian counterparts on the latest developments since the September … The Joint Committee is responsible for all questions concerning trade and investment, and the implementation and application of the CETA. Participants: Unit B4 – Medical products: quality, safety, innovation, Directorate General for health and Food Safety, European Commission European Medicines Agency On agreement of the CETA Parties, the CSI may recommend to the CETA Joint Committee the adoption of interpretations to be given to relevant provisions of Chapter Eight, which may address, among other things, the question of whether a certain type of measure is compatible with Chapter Eight. Through the UK’s current membership of the EU, these are guaranteed through the Commission and the European Parliament. CETA Joint Committee. History. Approval and Representation on the CETA Joint Committee. The CETA Joint Committee can correct the gender imbalance by appointing women until parity is achieved. The results of the meeting will be reported to the CETA Joint Committee via the CETA Committee on Trade in Goods. (poss.) The CETA Joint Committee may, by decision, transform the retainer fee and other fees and expenses into a regular salary, and decide applicable modalities and conditions. CETA Joint Committee. The CETA Joint Committee is a body set up by an agreement, namely the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (â€�the Agreement’). The central committee (“CETA Joint Committee”) is authorized to unilaterally enact procedure provisions and even undertake contract modifications. According to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the ICS is fully compatible with EU law (read more on this here and here). 16. Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht . Article 29 of the CETA sets fifteen (15) as the minimum number of Arbitrators and gives the CETA Joint Committee the flexibility to review and add arbitrators to the CETA List, until gender parity is achieved. CETA Joint Committee Recommendation on Trade, Climate Action and Paris Agreement: aims at reaffirming the commitment by both sides to effectively implement the Paris Agreement, to closely co-operate in the fight against climate change and to agree on and carry out joint actions against climate change within the context of CETA. More specifically, in the field of customs duties on imports, a committee’s decision to accelerate or broaden the scope of the elimination of custom duties supersedes what was agreed on in the respective annex (Article 2.4(4)). Brussels, 22 December 2016. The letter of the agreement suggests that the Committee has the power to do so without recourse to the national legislators. Tribunals, Arbitration Panels and Panels of Experts. If the Joint Committee is modelled on the CETA joint committee, it will not have sufficient levels of transparency and mechanisms for public accountability. Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union and its Member States Delegations will find attached the Joint Interpretative Instrument for endorsement by the Permanent Representatives' Committee, with a view to its approval by the Council, and which will be made at the moment of signature. 10 The Minister is the principal representative of Canada on the CETA Joint Committee. 2nd Joint meeting of the the EU and Canada DAGs under the EU-Canada CETA. The act which the CETA Joint Committee is called upon to adopt constitutes an act having legal effects. 12.30 . To assist in that, I have prepared attached lists of arbitrators whose credentials are an approximate match to the current CETA Arbitrators. The creation of a Joint Committee would be ideal for this task as it can quickly extend and expand the CETA provisions to capture new products and services. This committee is composed of representatives of the EU and of Canada and co-chaired by the Minister for International Trade of Canada and the EU Trade Commissioner â€�or their respective designees’. Simpson proposed that the CETA Joint Committee add additional female roster members until gender parity is achieved. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is the voice of organised civil society in Europe. The Joint Committee established under the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) held its first meeting in Montreal, Canada, co-chaired by the Canadian Minister for International Trade Diversification, James Carr, and the Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström.