Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement
Preamble
The Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Chile (Chile), resolved to:
STRENGTHEN the special bonds of friendship and cooperation among their nations;
CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of world and regional trade and provide a catalyst to broader international cooperation;
CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and services produced in their territories;
REDUCE distortions to trade;
ESTABLISH clear and mutually advantageous rules governing their trade;
ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business planning and investment;
BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and other multilateral and bilateral instruments of cooperation;
ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global markets;
CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working conditions and living standards in their respective territories;
UNDERTAKE each of the preceding in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation;
PRESERVE their flexibility to safeguard the public welfare;
PROMOTE sustainable development;
STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations;
PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights;
FACILITATE the accession of Chile to the North American Free Trade Agreement; and
CONTRIBUTE to hemispheric integration;
HAVE AGREED as follows:
Part One: General Part
Part Two: Trade in Goods
- Chapter C: Market Access for Goods
- Section I National Treatment
- Section II Tariffs
- Section III Non-Tariff Measures
- Section IV Consultations
- Section V Definitions
- Annex C-00-A:Trade and Investment in the Automotive Sector
- Annex C-00-B:Textiles and Apparel Goods
- Chapter D: Rules of Origin
- Chapter E: Customs Procedures
- Section I Certification of Origin
- Section II Administration and Enforcement
- Section III Advance Rulings
- Section IV Review and Appeal of Origin Determinations and Advance Ruling
- Section V Uniform Regulations
- Section VI Cooperation
- Chapter F: Emergency Action
Part Three: Investment, Services and Related Matters
- Chapter G: Investment
- Section I Investment
- Section II Settlement of Disputes between a Party and an Investor of other Party
- Section III Definitions
- Chapter H: Cross-Border Trade in Services
- Chapter I: Telecommunications
- Chapter J: Competition Policy, Monopolies and State Enterprises
- Chapter K: Temporary Entry for Business Persons
Part Three bis: Government Procurement
- Chapter K bis: Government Procurement
Part Four: Administrative and Institutional Provisions
- Chapter L: Publication, Notification and Administration of Laws
- Chapter M: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Matters
- Chapter N: Institutional Arrangements and Dispute Settlement Procedures
- Section I Institutions
- Section II Dispute Settlement
- Section III Domestic Proceedings and Private Commercial Dispute Settlement
Part Five: Other Provisions
- Annex D-01: Specific Rules of Origin (Note: large file)
- Annex I: Reservations for Existing Measures and Liberalization Commitments (Chapters G and H)
- Annex II: Reservations for Future Measures (Chapters G and H)
- Annex III: Exceptions from Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Chapter G)
- Annex IV: Quantitative Restrictions (Chapter H)
