"I had the honor to submit to the Parliament the bill on implementation of the Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine. This agreement is another one evidence of Canada's support for independence, sovereignty, and economic growth in Ukraine," Freeland said. According to her, the implementation of the Agreement will significantly support the middle class in both countries. The press service of the International Trade Ministry added that Canada was set to ratify CUFTA. "Canada is determined to cooperate with the Ukrainian people to assist in implementing the important economic and democratic reforms and strengthening of business ties between the two countries," the statement reads.