Canada–Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title This Act may be cited as the Canada–Peru Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Definitions The definitions in this section apply in this Act. Agreement means the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, signed on May 29, 2008. (Accord) federal law means the whole or any portion of an Act of Parliament or a regulation, order or other instrument issued, made or established in the exercise of a power conferred by or under an Act of Parliament. (texte législatif fédéral) Joint Commission means the Joint Commission established under Article 2001 of the Agreement. (Commission mixte) Minister means the Minister for International Trade. (ministre) related agreement means the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru, signed on May 29, 2008; or the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru, signed on May 29, 2008. (accord connexe) Interpretation consistent with agreements For greater certainty, this Act and any federal law that implements a provision of the Agreement or a related agreement or fulfils an obligation of the Government of Canada under the Agreement or a related agreement is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Agreement or related agreement, as the case may be. Non-application of Act or Agreement to water For greater certainty, nothing in this Act or the Agreement applies to natural surface or ground water in liquid, gaseous or solid state. Construction For greater certainty, nothing in this Act, by specific mention or omission, is to be construed to affect in any manner the right of Parliament to enact legislation to implement any provision of the Agreement or a related agreement or fulfil any of the obligations of the Government of Canada under the Agreement or a related agreement. Binding on Her Majesty This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to implement the Agreement and the related agreements, the objectives of which, as elaborated more specifically through their provisions, are to establish a free trade area in accordance with the Agreement; promote, through the expansion of reciprocal trade, the harmonious development of the economic relations between Canada and the Republic of Peru in order to foster, in Canada and in the Republic of Peru, the advancement of economic activity; provide fair conditions of competition affecting trade between Canada and the Republic of Peru; substantially increase investment opportunities in Canada and the Republic of Peru; contribute, by the removal of barriers to trade, to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade; enhance and enforce environmental laws and regulations and strengthen cooperation on environmental matters; protect, enhance and enforce basic workers’ rights, strengthen cooperation and build on the respective international commitments of Canada and the Republic of Peru on labour matters; and promote sustainable development. Causes of action under Part 1 No person has any cause of action and no proceedings of any kind shall be taken, without the consent in writing of the Attorney General of Canada, including the reasons why consent was given, to enforce or determine any right or obligation that is claimed or arises solely under or by virtue of Part 1 or an order made under that Part. Causes of action under the Agreement or a related agreement Subject to Section B of Chapter Eight of the Agreement and Part Three and Annex 4 of the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru, signed on May 29, 2008, no person has any cause of action and no proceedings of any kind shall be taken, without the consent of the Attorney General of Canada, to enforce or determine any right or obligation that is claimed or arises solely under or by virtue of the Agreement or a related agreement. Agreements approved The Agreement and the related agreements are approved. Canadian representative on Joint Commission The Minister is the principal representative of Canada on the Joint Commission. Payment of expenditures The Government of Canada shall pay its appropriate share of the aggregate of any expenditures incurred by or on behalf of the Joint Commission. Powers of Minister The Minister may appoint any person to be a representative of Canada on any committee or subcommittee referred to in Annex 2001.1 of the Agreement; appoint any person to be a panellist in accordance with Article 2108 of the Agreement; and propose candidates to serve as the chair of panels in accordance with that Article. Administrative support The Minister shall designate an agency, division or branch of the Government of Canada to facilitate the operation of Chapter Twenty-one of the Agreement and to provide administrative assistance to panels established under that Chapter. Payment of costs The Government of Canada shall pay the costs of or its appropriate share of the costs of the remuneration and expenses payable to members of panels, committees, subcommittees and working groups and to the assistants of panel members; and the general expenses incurred by panels, committees, subcommittees and working groups. Orders re Article 2114 The Governor in Council may, for the purpose of suspending benefits in accordance with Article 2114 of the Agreement, by order, do any one or more of the following: suspend rights or privileges granted by Canada to the Republic of Peru or to goods of the Republic of Peru under the Agreement or any federal law; modify or suspend the application of any federal law, with respect to the Republic of Peru or to goods of the Republic of Peru; extend the application of any federal law to the Republic of Peru or to goods of the Republic of Peru; and take any other measure that the Governor in Council considers necessary for that purpose. Period of order Unless repealed, an order made under subsection (1) has effect for the period specified in the order. [Amendment] [Amendments] Order in council The provisions of this Act, other than section 56, come into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. Condition No order may be made under subsection (1) unless the Governor in Council is satisfied that the Government of the Republic of Peru has taken satisfactory steps to implement the Agreement and the related agreements. [Note: Section 56 in force on assent June 18, 2009; Act, other than section 56, in force August 1, 2009, see SI/2009-67.]