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CUSMA coming into force

The new Canada-United States-Mexico agreement is something Premier John Horgan and Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness are pleased has come into force. "A long-term trade agreement with the U.S.
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Premier John Horgan when he was in Prince George in April 2019 for an announcement about the urgent care clinic coming to Parkwood Mall.

The new Canada-United States-Mexico agreement is something Premier John Horgan and Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness are pleased has come into force.

"A long-term trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico represents certainty and stability for B.C. businesses, workers, investors, traders and innovators as we build back our economy in the midst of a global pandemic," said a joint statement issued by Horgan and Mungall.

"The agreement preserves Canada's important preferential access to the U.S. and Mexico, allowing hard-working British Columbians to continue to take advantage of opportunities in many economic sectors.

The agreement will maintain reliable rules for conducting trade and includes improved labour and environmental provisions," the statement said.

It also retains the independent dispute resolution system.

"This final step in the agreement process fulfills the commitment made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to ensuring Canadian competitiveness in international markets and their dedicated efforts to negotiate a fair deal for Canadians."