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NAFTA Secretariat

Legislation governing the work of the Canadian Section is as follows:

• the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act;
• the Special Imports Measures Act;
• the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act;
• the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; and
• the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.

Commitment to an Unbiased and Equitable Administrative Process

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed to administering the dispute settlement provisions of the relevant Free Trade Agreements and other Bilateral Agreements as directed by the Parties in a manner which ensures unbiased administrative processes, equity, security and fairness.

Commitment to Service Quality

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed to maintaining the highest quality of administration to all dispute settlement proceedings and to investing in technologies that will sustain future operations.

Support to Stakeholders

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed to supporting and providing services to its stakeholders in dispute resolution in a manner that is impartial, responsive, accessible and timely.

Openness and Accountability

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed to the promotion of a corporate culture that implements transparent management processes and accountability to both the NAFTA Free Trade Commission and to the public.

Operational Efficiency

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed to pursuing alternative service delivery in order to enhance information access and sharing and to improve operating practices. 

Continuous Learning

The NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, is committed in having in place professional and motivated employees and to offer them the opportunity to advance their careers through continuous learning.