Agreement on Internal Trade
The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) entered into force on July 1, 1995, and includes government departments, agencies, commissions and
The Agreement on Internal Trade is an intergovernmental agreement between the
Currently, the thresholds require that all institutions in the MASH sector (Municipal/Academic/Social Services/Healthcare) tender for public bidding contracts worth $100,000 or more, or in the case of construction, $250,000 or more. The agreement mandates the "equal" treatment of people, goods and services anywhere in Canada. That means businesses in any province or territory are to be considered for procurement bids, eliminating "buy local" policies. There are some exceptions in the deal. Provinces or municipalities can still designate sole-source suppliers in particular circumstances. Its ultimate goal is to eliminate barriers to trade, investments and product mobility.
See also
- Canada Minister for Internal Trade
- New West Partnership
- Single market
- Internal Market (European Union)
External links
- AIT Introduction
- Text of the Agreement and subsequent protocols of amendment
- Canada’s Problem: Domestic Trade Barriers