Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement

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.

This consolidation is comprised of the following documents:

• Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement – April 1, 2007
• First Protocol of Amendment – February 25, 2009
• Second Protocol of Amendment – March 30, 2009

The consolidation is intended to be a working tool for those using the Agreement and does not constitute an official document. Those seeking the official text should refer to the original text and subsequent protocols which can be found on www.tilma.ca.

The Governments of British Columbia and Alberta,

RESOLVED to:

• ESTABLISH a comprehensive agreement on trade, investment and labour mobility that applies to all sectors of the economy;
• ELIMINATE barriers that restrict or impair trade, investment or labour mobility;
• ENHANCE competitiveness, economic growth and stability in Alberta and British Columbia;
• INCREASE opportunities and choice for workers, investors, consumers and businesses;
• REDUCE costs for consumers, businesses and governments;
• PROVIDE access to information and programs to facilitate labour mobility and business establishment;
• PROMOTE sustainable and environmentally sound development, and high levels of consumer protection, health and labour standards;
• COOPERATE on matters related to trade, investment and labour mobility;
• MINIMIZE the impacts of other measures that may adversely affect trade, investment or labour mobility;
• RESOLVE disputes in an effective, inexpensive and timely manner;
• SUPPORT ongoing trade and investment liberalization both nationally and internationally; and
• DEMONSTRATE the benefits of freer trade within Canada by simplifying and expanding upon the scope and coverage of the Agreement on Internal Trade;