Canada-Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) negotiations

Background

Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo launched negotiations towards a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) in 2015. To date one round of negotiation has taken place in February 2015.

A bilateral FIPA provides greater predictability and certainty for Canadian investors considering investment opportunities abroad. Canada’s objective in entering these negotiations is to secure a comprehensive, high-quality agreement which will protect investors through the establishment of a framework of legally binding rights and obligations. These modern treaties carefully balance the interests of all stakeholders in Canada.

Related links

• Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Export and Development Canada – Country Info: Democratic Republic of Congo

Contact point

If you have any questions, please contact Global Affairs Canada at:

Investment Trade Policy Division (TMV)
Global Affairs Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, K1A 0G2
Fax: 613-944-0679
E-mail: FIPAconsultationsAPIE@international.gc.ca