Canada – Chile Free Trade AgreementFree Trade Agreement • April 29th, 2008
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2008Objectives The objectives of this Agreement, as elaborated more specifically through its principles and rules, including national treatment, most favoured nation treatment and transparency, are to: (a) eliminate barriers to trade in, and facilitate the cross-border movement of, goods and services between the territories of the Parties; (b) promote conditions of fair competition in the free trade area; (c) increase substantially investment opportunities in the territories of the Parties; (d) create effective procedures for the implementation and application of this Agreement, for its joint administration and for the resolution of disputes; and (e) establish a framework for further bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation toexpand and enhance the benefits of this Agreement. Signatories Canada and Chile Date of signature December 5, 1996 In the Preamble PROMOTE sustainable development; STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations; Env