CETA - 3. Services market and worker mobility (Fr)

CETA will make a significant contribution to opening up the services market. Better access
the financial services market is predictable. In general, CETA aims to create a
fair trade environment, profitable to consumers, with a system of
regulations that are transparent to investors and businesses.

Certain sectors, such as health, public education, culture and other services
However, social workers will be excluded from the scope of the Agreement. Other exclusions
will be provided to allow preferential treatment of populations
indigenous and minority.

Also, the prerogatives of governments to regulate and exercise their sovereign power over sensitive sectors such as the development of natural resources will be recognized.

1. Opening of the European Union services market

In 2012, the export of Canadian services to the EU was worth $14.5 billion. The sectors
following, particularly interesting for Canadian export, will become more
attractive with CETA:

1. Research and development
2. Minier
3. Energy services
4. Technical testing and analysis services
5. Computer systems and information technology
6. Environmental services
7. Professional services, including:
   - Legal;
   - Architecture;
   - Engineer;
   - Urban planning.

2. The opening of the Canadian service market

In 2012, EU services exported to Canada were worth $16.8 billion. CETA plans
access to new markets in several sectors, such as:

1. Commercial dredging;
2. Repositioning of empty containers;
3. Investment in uranium (which will become less restrictive; see section on investments);
4. Telecommunications (competitors should have better access to networks and services, and regulations should become more transparent and impartial).

Canadian provinces and territories will, however, have the discretion to set the measures
liberalization of certain service sectors such as architecture, engineering, and
foreign legal consultation, urban planning, commercial and
tourism, and therefore will not be bound by CETA terms. However, for the sake of
transparency, non-conforming measures will be listed.

3. Mobility of workers

The provisions of the EACG aim to increase the mobility of workers.

For example, Canada and the EU have agreed to mutually recognize a number
considerable professional qualifications. Also, the Agreement simplifies travel
temporary employment of business personnel between Canada and the EU through the implementation of
more flexible mobility rules. This will help businesses to establish branches and
branches in the territory of each Party, and to maintain services there.

Barriers to the international services market will be reduced (such as restrictions
related to investment, citizenship and residence).

CETA sets several provisions for temporary stay, such as:

1. Reciprocal commitments, by sector and by member state, relating to independent professionals and suppliers of subcontracting services;
2. Fixing of a minimum legal equivalent length of stay for the two Parties, duration which will vary according to the category of person (ex: intra-company transfers, short visits of business people etc.) These temporary stay arrangements are apply:
   - Intra-company professionals;
   - Visits to business people and investors for investment purposes;
   - Subcontracting service providers and independent professionals on contract for a maximum duration of 12 months;
   - Short-term business visitors, including after-sales and after-rental services.

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