Source · Select Committees · Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Recommendation 21
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Assign clear Ministerial responsibility for FTA implementation to the Minister for Trade.
Recommendation
The Government should assign clear Ministerial responsibility for FTA implementation, which should be identified in the portfolio of the Minister for Trade and listed as one of their ministerial responsibilities. The Minister must ensure that implementation of FTAs, including CETA, is supported by appropriate resources and explore the benefits of a trade promotion campaign. (Recommendation, Paragraph 110)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗