The analysis finds that its provisions do not make it a ‘gold standard’ deal for people and the planet. For CETA to deliver for the environment, improvements are warranted in the following areas:

- the Investment Court System should be removed;

- the environment chapter should be made binding, with meaningful enforcement;

- regulatory cooperation should serve to promote and improve social and environmental policy;

- the Domestic Regulation chapter should be more cognisant of environmental licensing and permitting procedures;

- a Clean Hands Clause should be added to strengthen the parties’ rights to regulate through consumption and export rules;

- CETA should reflect both parties’ commitment to the Paris climate agreement;

- tariff reduction should be differentiated according to environmental characteristics.