Conservatives would renegotiate free trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan

OTTAWA — A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada’s trade deal with Ukraine. 

Manitoba MP James Bezan says his government would ensure the agreement contains no mention of carbon pricing — and that no other trade deals do either.

He made the comments on a Ukrainian TV network last week, aired after the Tories voted against legislation to implement an updated Canada-Ukraine free trade deal. 

Ukrainian groups expressed disappointment over the vote and Liberals accused the party of mimicking right-wing politicians in the U.S. who want to reduce aid to Ukraine.