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4 The purpose of this Act is to implement the Agreement, the objectives of which, as elaborated more specifically through its provisions, are to

• (a) establish a free trade area in accordance with the Agreement;

• (b) promote regional integration through an instrument that contributes to the establishment of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and to the progressive elimination of barriers to trade and investment;

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• (d) eliminate barriers to trade in, and facilitate the cross-border movement of, goods and services between the territories of Canada and Costa Rica;

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• (f) facilitate trade in services and investment with a view to developing and deepening the relations of Canada and Costa Rica under the Agreement;

Marginal note:Definitions

• 2 (1) The definitions in this subsection apply in this Act.

  Agreement

  Agreement  means the Free Trade Agreement entered into between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica and signed on April 23, 2001, and includes any rectifications to it made before its ratification by Canada. (Accord)

  Commission

  Commission  means the Free Trade Commission established under Article XIII.1 of the Agreement. (Commission)

Marginal note:Administrative support

13 The Minister for International Trade shall designate an agency, division or branch of the Government of Canada to facilitate the operation of, and provide administrative assistance to panels established under, Chapter XIII of the Agreement.

Marginal note:Commission

11 The Minister for International Trade is the principal representative of Canada on the Commission.

Marginal note:Short title

1 This Act may be cited as the Canada — Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.