Contracting Policy Notice 2024-3: Entry into Force of the Modernized Canada–Ukraine Trade Continuity Agreement

Date: July 31, 2024

To: Senior designated officials for the management of procurement and functional heads, finance and administration of all departments and agencies

Subject: Entry into force of the Modernized Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement

Summary

The modernized Free Trade Agreement Between Canada and Ukraine entered into force on July 1, 2024 (the 2024 Agreement). The previous Free Trade Agreement Between Canada and Ukraine (the 2017 Agreement) is recalled.

The 2024 Agreement incorporates the government procurement obligations from the 2017 Agreement. No adjustments to the existing procurement processes are required. Contracting authorities in all departments are encouraged to review Chapter 11 of the 2024 Agreement, titled “Government Procurement,” to become familiar with Canada’s obligations.

The thresholds in the 2024 Agreement have not changed from those in the 2017 Agreement, which are available at Contracting Policy Notice 2023-6

Enquiries

  1. For matters of content regarding the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, contact Global Affairs Canada:

    Canada’s Free Trade Agreement Secretariat
    Global Affairs Canada
    John G. Diefenbaker Building
    111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 5A1

    Email: consultations@international.gc.ca

  2. For information about the TB Directive on the Management of Procurement, contact TBS Public Enquiries.

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