Now let's hear what Canada and the EU had to say after the impasse in Belgium was resolved.

"I think that the agreement the Belgian federal government and the Wallonian regional government found is a meaningful and, I hope, also a sustainable result. I hope that in the institutions of the European Union, especially in the Council of Ministers, the agreement will also be endorsed." European Parliament president Martin Schulzsaid.

"When we came into office, CETA was stalled.The Belgian government reached an agreement on CETA. This is a positive development, but there is still work to do. Additional steps remain before signing.// Canada remains ready to sign this important agreement with Europe when Europe is ready." Canada Int'l Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said.