Consultation on renewal of Canada’s tariff preference programs for developing countries

The Government of Canada has launched a public consultation on the renewal of Canada’s tariff preference programs for developing countries.

Canada currently extends non-reciprocal preferential tariffs to imports from developing and least developed countries through the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) and the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) programs.

Both programs were last renewed in 2015 and are currently set to expire on December 31, 2024.

Program renewal presents an opportunity to evaluate how these programs have been functioning, explore improvements, and ensure their alignment with Canada’s broader trade and development policy objectives.

Through this consultation, the Government wants to hear from Canadian businesses, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups and members of the public.

For more information, including where to submit comments, please see the Public Consultation Notice.