The Commonwealth Heads of Government, meeting in Nassau in October 1985 agreed to a trade and development agreement between the Caribbean and Canada. The objectives of the trade and development agreement that was formalized in June 1986 was as follows:

1. To improve trade and development.
2. To promote new investments.
3. To encourage regional integration and cooperation.

This preferential trade agreement, commonly referred to as Caribcan is a preferential trade agreement that allows the countries of the Caribbean to export goods to Canada free of duty except those goods in HS Chapter 50-65, textile and clothing and those where Canada has undertaken tarrification such as diary and other agricultural goods.

Other Related Information:

1. First Consultation Document
2. Temporary Entry
3. Investments

4. Financial 

5. Labour
6. Environment