North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Background
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Mexican President Carlos Salinas, and U.S. President George H.W. Bush, came into effect on January 1, 1994. Since 1993, NAFTA has generated economic growth and rising standards of living for the people of all three member countries. By strengthening the rules and procedures governing trade and investment throughout the continent, NAFTA has proved to be a solid foundation for building Canada’s future prosperity.
In January 1994, when Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the world's largest free trade area was formed. The Agreement has brought economic growth and rising standards of living for people in all three countries. In addition, NAFTA has established a strong foundation for future growth and has set a valuable example of the benefits of trade liberalization.
Multilateral Agreements
- Text of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- Text of the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation
- Text of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
- Tariff Elimination
Related Links
- Fast Facts: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- NAFTA Rules of Origin
- Insititutions of NAFTA and Contacts
- Commission Meetings
- NAFTA Dispute Settlements
- Cross Border Movement of Business Persons
- NAFTA Diagnostic Tool - Information and Compliance Issues
- Doing Business in the NAFTA Region
- Frequently Asked Questions
- NAFTA Publications
- Other Interesting Links
Contact Point
If you have questions or comments about this free trade agreement or the environmental and labour cooperation agreements, we would like to hear from you. Please contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade at the following address:
Trade Policy and Negotiations Division I (TPE)
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2
Fax: 613-944-3214
Email: consultations@international.gc.ca
