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The Government of Canada, the Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of the United States of America, resolved to :
- STRENGTHEN the special bonds of friendship and co-operation among their nations ;
- CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade and provide a catalyst to broader international co-operation ;
- CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and services produced in their territories ;
- REDUCE distortions to trade ;
- ESTABLISH clear and mutually advantageous rules governing their trade ;
- ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business planning and investment ;
- BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other multilateral and bilateral instruments of co-operation ;
- ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global markets ;
- FOSTER creativity and innovation, and promote trade in goods and services that are the subject of intellectual property rights ;
- CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working conditions and living standards in their respective territories ;
- UNDERTAKE each of the preceding in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation ;
- PRESERVE their flexibility to safeguard the public welfare ;
- PROMOTE sustainable development ;
- STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations ;
- and PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights ;
- HAVE AGREED as follows :
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