Other Trade Agreements
Date of Entry into Force: Feb 18, 2015
Parties: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) was an intergovernmental trade agreement signed by Canadian First Ministers that came into force on July 1, 1995. In 2017, the AIT was replaced by a new trade agreement, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). All federal, provincial, and territorial governments were signatories to the AIT, except for Nunavut. Please find below an electronic copy of the final consolidated version of the AIT that came into force on February 18, 2015.
Parties: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
The New West Partnership Trade Agreement creates a single economic region encompassing British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The agreement’s goal is to reduce barriers to trade, investment and labour movement making it easier to do business across these provinces.
The Governments of Ontario and Québec resolved to form an economic partnership that will foster their economies and build opportunities for their citizens.
Date of Entry into Force: Apr 2, 2009
Parties: New Brunswick ,Quebec
Québec and New Brunswick concluded an agreement in October 2008 concerning labour mobility and recognition of qualifications, skills and work experience in the construction industry. This agreement aims to facilitate access to the construction sector labour market in both provinces.
Date of Entry into Force: Apr 1, 2009
Parties: Alberta, British Columbia
This consolidation combines the text of the original Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (2007) together with all Protocols of Amendment which have been adopted since the signing of the Agreement.
Date of Entry into Force: Feb 24, 2009
Parties: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
This Agreement details the articles of the understanding between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Nova Scotia which will enhance competitiveness, improve productivity, contribute to workforce development and availability and positively influence issues of mutual interest by streamlining practices, removing duplication, and harmonizing regulations and practices between the Parties.
Date of Entry into Force: Dec 2, 2008
Parties: New Brunswick, Québec
Les gouvernements du Nouveau-Brunswick et due Québec désirent accroître leaur coopération et on conclu l’Accord-cadre de coopération entre le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick et le gouvernement du Québec;
Date of Entry into Force: January 18, 2008
Parties: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
To build upon the successes of the Atlantic Procurement Agreement and in support of the Canada Free Trade Agreement, the provinces committed to an Atlantic Trade and Procurement Partnership Memorandum of Understanding to enhance trade and procurement opportunities. Through the Memorandum of Understanding, provinces commit to the following goals.
Date of Entry into Force: July 1, 2006
Parties: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Ministers responsible for agriculture and agri-food in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have signed a wideranging agreement to enhance interprovincial agriculture and food trade.
Date of Entry into Force: June 30, 2006
Parties: Ontario, Québec
This agreement sets out measures agreed to by the governments of Ontario and Quebec to facilitate access to the construction labour markets in both provinces. It replaces all previous bilateral agreements on labour mobility and the recognition of qualifications, skills and work experience.
Date of Entry into Force: April 18, 2006
Parties: New Brunswick, Québec
The parties agree to increase the number of areas of cooperation between their respective governments and the exchange of information and sharing of expertise. This increased cooperation is designed to further promote the common interests of the parties in the field of the French language and culture, and in other fields of economic and social nature, in order to improve public service delivery, and to promote their mutual interests, especially in interprovincial, federal-provincial, and international discussions.
Date of Entry into Force: Sept 16, 2004
Parties: British Columbia, Yukon
This Letter of Understanding recognizes and builds on the commitments the Government of Yukon and the Government of British Columbia (the “Two Governments”) made in the Intergovernmental Relations Accord signed by the Premiers on July 9, 2004 to promote cooperation in resource management and development.
Date of Entry into Force: July 9, 2004
Parties: British Columbia, Yukon
The intent of this Accord is to promote cooperation between the Two Governments on matters of joint concern and mutual interest to the benefit of citizens of both Yukon and British Columbia and to promote sharing of information between the Two Governments.
Date of Entry into Force: Sept 3, 2003
Parties: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
The intent of this Accord is to promote cooperation between the Three Governments on matters of mutual concern and interest, to promote sharing of information relevant to such concerns and interests and to enhance the working relationship among the Three Governments.
Date of Entry into Force: March 13, 2003
Parties: Northwest Territories, Yukon
The intent of this Accord is to promote cooperation leading to concrete benefits for citizens of both territories on matters of joint concern and mutual interest, to share information and promote understanding, to enhance the relationship between the two territories and to identify areas where there can be enhanced formal and informal cooperation.
Date of Entry into Force: Dec 6, 1996
Parties: Ontario, Québec
The two governments hereby agree, therefore, to implement the following terms so that the qualifications, skills and work experience of construction workers and contractors in both provinces will be recognized by the competent authorities and responsible bodies in both Ontario and Quebec.
Date of Entry into Force: April 1, 1989
Parties: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Whereas the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (The Western Provinces) wish to reaffirm the principles set out in the Intergovernmental Position Paper on Regional Development of June 1985.
