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- Treasury Board Secretariat has provided notice (Contracting Policy Notice 2007-05) of the amendment of previously established thresholds for the international trade agreements. The new thresholds in Canadian dollars are applicable for two years, from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009.
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Revised thresholds:
Note: Based on the strength of the Canadian dollar, there has been a decrease in the trade thresholds.
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
| Goods | Departments and Agencies | C$217,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Departments and Agencies | C$217,400 |
| Construction | Departments and Agencies | C$8,300,000 |
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
| Goods | Departments and Agencies | C$28,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (Crown Corporations) | C$382,800 | |
| Services | Departments and Agencies | C$76,500 |
| Enterprises (Crown Corporations) | C$382,800 | |
| Construction | Departments and Agencies | C$9,900,000 |
| Enterprises (Crown Corporations) | C$12,200,000 |
The thresholds for the Agreement on Internal Trade remain unchanged at $25,000 for goods and $100,000 for services and construction.
Changes to Supply Manual
These changes will be reflected in next amendment of the Supply Manual, expected to be released in April 2008.