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CUSMA Bill Receives Royal Assent

The bill to implement the Canada-Unites States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has received royal assent.

This as the House of Commons adjourned until April 20, amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

The bill was sent to the Senate earlier today for approval, which it received.

Canada was the last country to ratify the bill.

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