Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

The agreement between Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that sets rules for open, fair public procurement across provincial borders.

Also called: CFTA

Related terms

Trade agreement

A treaty that opens public tenders in one country to suppliers from others above set thresholds, such as the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, CETA or CPTPP.

CanadaBuys

The Government of Canada’s official site for federal tenders and awards, which replaced Buyandsell.gc.ca. Suppliers register there to bid on federal contracts.