asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any further announcement about the negotiations with the United States of America for a trade agreement; whether the agreement has been concluded, and how soon its terms can be communicated to Parliament.

Yes, Sir. I am happy to be able to inform the House that the negotiations have been successfully concluded and the Agreement will be signed in Washington to-morrow. I hope that copies of the text will be available in the Vote Office before the House rises tomorrow night.

Can the Minister say when the Agreement will come into force?

Most of it will come into force on 1st January.

Is there a simultaneous Agreement between Canada and the United States?

Yes, Sir, I understand that an Agreement between the United States of America and Canada is to be signed simultaneously.