Atlantic Procurement Agreement (replaces APA 1996)

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:

1. Increasing the harmonization of practices for procurement within the four provinces.
2. Leveraging pan-Canadian and international trade agreements, where possible, to further liberalize trade and remove barriers in Atlantic Canada by identifying issues which may impede trade (and referring to appropriate bodies for action).
3. Collaborating to increase opportunities for businesses and workers in the region.
4. Providing regular updates of partnership progress and success to the Council of Atlantic Premiers.