Privacy notice statement: Consultations on Canada’s approach to trade

Global Affairs Canada is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals, including by respecting the personal privacy of individuals who visit our websites, in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act. This includes those who participate in consultations such as this one on Canada’s inclusive approach to trade.

Canada is developing an inclusive approach to trade in recognition that trade policies and agreements need to respond and contribute more meaningfully to broader economic, social and environmental policy priorities. This approach means including provisions in trade agreements in important areas such as labour rights, the environment, small and medium-sized enterprises, gender equality and Indigenous peoples; a focus on transparency in the negotiation process and inclusive consultations; and considering emerging trade policy and economic issues, such as innovation, or goods and services traded online.

Global Affairs Canada is seeking the views of the Canadian public and interested stakeholders through a multi-step consultation process on how Canada’s inclusive approach to trade can best ensure that all segments of society can take advantage of the opportunities that flow from trade and investment.

The information is collected under the authority of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, section 10(2)(e): “foster the expansion of Canada’s international trade and commerce.”

The information you provide is voluntary, and you may, without prejudice, decide not to participate in this consultation process.

A third-party platform, PlaceSpeak.com, hosts the online engagement on behalf of Global Affairs Canada. Before registering, please carefully review the PlaceSpeak Privacy Policy.

Should you decide to provide a submission, it is important to know that your submission constitutes your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the information provided therein, subject to certain exceptions as per the Privacy Act.

Information received from submissions will be consolidated into a report and shared within Global Affairs Canada. A summary of this report may also be shared publicly. The report will not contain any personal information that could potentially be used to identify you.

Your personal information will be retained in accordance with the Personal Information Bank: Outreach Activities (PSU 938). Under the Privacy Act, you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information, if you have provided any. To exercise either of these rights, you must make a request for access to your personal information.  You may contact the Global Affairs Access to Information and Privacy Protect Division (DCP) at dcp@international.gc.ca to exercise these rights, or if you have questions, comments, concerns or complaints regarding this privacy notice statement, your privacy rights and the Privacy Act.

All personal information collected will be destroyed at the end of the consultation process.

Should you not wish to register with PlaceSpeak, you can still participate in the consultation process. Send us a letter to the address below or email Consultations, and we will provide you with the background information and relevant questions on which we would like your opinion, comments or suggestions.

You can also share your ideas and suggestions by writing a letter to:

Consultations
Global Affairs Canada
Trade Agreements and NAFTA Secretariat (TCT)
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa ON  K1A 0G2

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information, if you have provided any. To exercise either of these rights, you must make a request for access to your personal information. You may contact the department’s Access to Information and Privacy Protection Division to exercise these rights. 

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at any time regarding the department’s handling of your personal information. For information about submitting a complaint, please visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Any questions, comments, concerns or complaints you may have regarding this statement, your privacy rights and the Privacy Act may be directed to the department’s policy unit.