In May 2015, a press release from the Government of Ontario stated: “Last fall, the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec signed a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming their intention to revive and strengthen the trade relationship between the two provinces. They committed to explore ways to harmonize the chapters of the Canada-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement (CWTO) with those of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Ontario and Quebec have now reached an agreement in principle on a revised OQTCA chapter on government procurement. Ontario is a party to two domestic trade agreements: New Partnership West (www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca) Trade Agreement If you wish to practice one of the other professions in Quebec for which both provinces issue certificates of qualification and you have a valid certificate in Ontario, you must apply for a Quebec certificate from Emploi-Québec. You don`t have to go through the full application process, although you will have to pay the required fee. The Trudeau government supports CETA and the Prime Minister has asked his Trade Minister, Chrystia Freeland, to “implement” the agreement. The Ontario government has worked with the federal, provincial and territorial governments to build closer relationships with trading partners by negotiating agreements that remove barriers to trade and investment. As a covered entity, the University of Toronto is responsible for meeting procurement obligations in the relevant chapters of the DCFTA (Chapter 5 – Government Procurement), CETA (Chapter 19 – Government Procurement) and OQCTA (Chapter 9 – Government Procurement). This is a bilateral trade agreement between Ontario and Quebec that is consistent with the CFTA.
The thresholds for open tenders under the OQTCA for goods, services and construction are the same as those set out in the General Directive on Public Procurement and University Procurement Policies, including Construction. This threshold is set at $100,000. Ontario is also subject to international trade agreements, including: As a publicly funded institution, the university is subject to the procurement obligations of all applicable trade agreements. University government procurement must comply with the requirements set out in the government procurement chapter of these trade agreements. Trade agreements support the exchange of goods and services between Ontario and other countries and provinces. Trade agreements and procurement practices are based on the fundamental principles of fairness, transparency and mutual non-discrimination. Le Devoir now reports (in French): “Quebec and Ontario will not wait for the ratification of the Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement to relax its rules on public procurement. These new rules were to be introduced in both provinces on January 1 for ministries and january 1.
September for municipal networks, education and health, and Crown corporations. Nevertheless, the elected bodies have still not ratified the agreement between Canada and the European Union one year after the conclusion of the negotiations. In fact, we still don`t know when members of the House of Commons in Ottawa will begin reviewing CETA to decide whether to ratify (or reject) it. The provincial governments say their goal is to ensure that Ontario and Quebec businesses have access to government procurement in Ontario and Quebec that is at least as cheap as that granted to European businesses in the “free trade agreement” with Europe that has not yet been ratified. CETA is currently expected to be submitted to the European Parliament for ratification in late 2016 or early 2017. This international trade agreement, which was concluded on 21 September. It entered into force in September 2017 and expands opportunities for EU and Canadian suppliers to bid on public procurement. The rules only apply in certain circumstances, namely: as of July 1, 2017, this national (interprovincial) trade agreement replaces the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and encourages open contracting practices between public sector organizations. If you live in Ontario and hold a valid certificate of qualification in that province, you do not need to obtain a Quebec certificate to practice the following professions: You can use the Ontario-Quebec Agreement if: The Harper Government and provincial governments have made these commitments despite widespread opposition to the Agreement, particularly from more than 85 municipalities that have passed resolutions, who express concerns about the agreement or demand that it be excluded from its provisions. In November 2013, a poll commissioned by the Council of Canadians found that 77% of Canadians oppose CETA`s ban on “buying local”. The survey found that even among those who “strongly support” the idea of free trade with Europe, 63% believe that local governments should continue to have the right to favour Canadian or local bids for public procurement. If you want to work in both Quebec and Ontario, the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement facilitates labour mobility between these two provinces.
If you live in Québec and have a valid certificate of qualification in gas heating, oil heating, mechanical conveyor systems mechanic or stationary engine mechanics issued by Emploi-Québec and wish to practise your trade in Ontario, contact the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) to obtain the appropriate certificate: The procurement chapter of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) limits the ability of provinces with strong governments and municipalities to support their economies by favouring local businesses with large contracts for goods and services. CETA would mean that institutions in the MASH sector (which include municipalities, community organizations, academic institutions, schools, and health and social services) would be prohibited from adopting local minimum contact requirements, insisting on local training offers, or applying other conditions that promote local development on contracts for goods and services for approximately $328,000 and service expenditures. audiences of approximately $657,000. and construction projects over $8.2 million. .