The NAFTA at five years: a partnership at work

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This report, published by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in April 1999, reviews the first five years of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It highlights the Agreement’s impact on trade, investment, job creation, and economic integration among Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The publication provides key statistics, success stories, and outlines priorities for the future to ensure continued growth and cooperation across North America.

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