Question 1

Canada recently launched negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with which major economic bloc, building upon the existing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)?

Accepted Answer

The European Union

Question 2

Canada has signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. This convention aims to establish a shared legal framework for AI governance and promote international cooperation. Which other key players in AI development are also early signatories or have signed on around the same time?

Accepted Answer

The European Union, Israel, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Question 3

Canada has been actively working with international partners to align approaches in Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a partner for aligning AI approaches in recent Canadian policy discussions?

Accepted Answer

Japan, South Korea, and Australia

Question 4

Canada's Digital Services Tax (DST) was a point of contention in trade relations, particularly with the United States. It was enacted to address situations where large technology companies operating in Canada might not otherwise pay tax on revenues generated from Canadian users. What action did Canada announce in June 2025 regarding this DST to advance trade negotiations with the United States?

Accepted Answer

Canada announced it would rescind the Digital Services Tax.

Question 5

Canada's data privacy framework is characterized by a complex system of laws. Which province is highlighted for having particularly stringent data privacy requirements, including data privacy impact assessments and significant penalties for non-compliance?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Question 6

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA. Which of the following is a key digital trade provision included in the USMCA?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition of customs duties on digitally transmitted products and provisions to prevent forced local data storage.

Question 7

Canada is deepening its relationship with European countries in digital trade and AI regulation. In December 2025, Canada signed memorandums of understanding with which European partners, focusing on digital issues including artificial intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The European Union, Germany, and the United Kingdom

Question 8

Canada has historically maintained strong cybersecurity cooperation with the United States, as both countries are part of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. What is a primary benefit of this alliance in the context of cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

Facilitates the sharing of intelligence and best practices to enhance threat detection and response.

Question 9

The Online News Act, enacted by Canada in June 2023, requires tech companies to negotiate with Canadian media companies for news content appearing on their platforms. What was a notable response from Meta (Facebook and Instagram) to this legislation?

Accepted Answer

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada.

Question 10

Canada's relationship with China has seen periods of strain. In recent history, what incident involving Canadian citizens in China has significantly strained diplomatic relations, despite Canada's appeals for clemency?

Accepted Answer

The execution of four Canadian citizens on drug-related charges.

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