Canada-U.S. agreement on Buy American came into force
February 16, 2010
Canada and the United States have signed an agreement under which the United States has waived the Buy American provisions. Canadian companies can now participate in a number of infrastructure projects being funded under the Recovery Act. The agreement enjoys the full support of Canadian provinces and territories, as well as leading industry associations. This agreement came into force on February 16, 2010.
For full details on this agreement, please consult the following text of the Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement (PDF 1.32 MB*).
Minister Van Loan mentioned that Canada and the United States are taking a significant step forward in their trade relationship. Trade between the two countries is essential to enhance the economic prosperity of citizens, businesses and communities on both sides of the border.
Media Centre
News Releases
- Minister Van Loan Marks Coming-into-Force of Canada-U.S. Agreement Waiving Buy American Provisions - February 16, 2010
- Canada and United States Reach Agreement on Buy American – February 5, 2010
Media Kit
- Backgrounder - Buy American – February 16, 2010
- Joint Statement on Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement – February 5, 2010
- Biography of Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan
Media Advisory
- Minister Van Loan Marks the Canada-U.S. Agreement - February 15, 2010
- Ministers Van Loan and Cannon to Make Announcement - February 4, 2010
Related Links
- Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Government Procurement
- U.S. Government Procurement
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Canadian Government Offices in the U.S.
- Opening Doors to North America – United-States
- A Global Commerce Strategy Priority Market
- International Trade Agreements and Local Government
