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  "title": "The Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade: Developments and Prospects",
  "publication": "IMF Working Papers, April 1, 1998",
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  "summary": "Under a federal system of government, the division of responsibilities between the federal, provincial/state, and local levels of government may create internal barriers to trade.",
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      "heading": "Overview and purpose",
      "content": "- Examines the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) established by federal and provincial governments in Canada to address internal barriers to trade arising from the division of responsibilities in a federal system of government.\n- The paper \"takes stock of the achievements and shortcomings of the AIT.\"\n- Notes that the internal barriers to trade addressed by the AIT \"are not unique to Canada\" and that the agreement \"presents a useful model for reform that could be emulated by other countries.\""
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      "heading": "Key substantive themes (as described in the source)",
      "content": "- Internal barriers to trade resulting from federal, provincial/state, and local division of responsibilities.\n- Government procurement practice and government procurement contracts.\n- Labor mobility and related labor issues.\n- Negotiation processes and the role of draft agreements (AIT negotiations, MASH extension talks referenced in keywords).\n- Trade agreements and trade barriers affecting internal trade and trade balance."
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      "content": "- The paper evaluates both achievements and shortcomings of the AIT (specific achievements and shortcomings are cataloged in the paper itself)."
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      "content": "- The AIT is presented as a potential model for other countries seeking to reduce internal trade barriers under federal or multi-tiered governance structures.\n- Topics covered are relevant to international trade policy, labor mobility, and procurement policy."
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      "content": "- Subjects: International trade, Labor, Labor mobility, Trade agreements, Trade balance, Trade barriers\n- Keywords: agreement, AIT, AIT negotiations, draft agreement, government, government procurement contract, internal trade, Labor mobility, MASH extension talks, negotiations, North America, procurement practice, sc, trade, trade agreements, Trade balance, trade barriers, WP\n\nDisclaimer: This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy.\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- The Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade: Developments and Prospects - WP/98/51\n  - The Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade: Developments and Prospects - WP/98/51 (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - The Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade: Developments and Prospects - WP/98/51 (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}\n\n---\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/wp/issues/2016/12/30/the-canadian-agreement-on-internal-trade-developments-and-prospects-2555"
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    "Authors: Michael P. Leidy",
    "Published: April 1, 1998",
    "Series: IMF Working Papers",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451847086.001",
    "Examines the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) established by federal and provincial governments in Canada to address internal barriers to trade arising from the division of responsibilities in a federal system of government.",
    "The paper \"takes stock of the achievements and shortcomings of the AIT.\"",
    "Notes that the internal barriers to trade addressed by the AIT \"are not unique to Canada\" and that the agreement \"presents a useful model for reform that could be emulated by other countries.\"",
    "Internal barriers to trade resulting from federal, provincial/state, and local division of responsibilities.",
    "Government procurement practice and government procurement contracts.",
    "Labor mobility and related labor issues.",
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    "Trade agreements and trade barriers affecting internal trade and trade balance.",
    "The paper evaluates both achievements and shortcomings of the AIT (specific achievements and shortcomings are cataloged in the paper itself).",
    "The AIT is presented as a potential model for other countries seeking to reduce internal trade barriers under federal or multi-tiered governance structures.",
    "Topics covered are relevant to international trade policy, labor mobility, and procurement policy.",
    "Subjects: International trade, Labor, Labor mobility, Trade agreements, Trade balance, Trade barriers",
    "Keywords: agreement, AIT, AIT negotiations, draft agreement, government, government procurement contract, internal trade, Labor mobility, MASH extension talks, negotiations, North America, procurement practice, sc, trade, trade agreements, Trade balance, trade barriers, WP",
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