TILMA is the Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement between British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. The agreement was signed on 28 April 2006, and provides a virtual economic union between the two provinces. It came into effect 1 April 2007. Other provinces are considering joining this agreement as well.

British Columbia and Alberta businesses and workers will enjoy new market access. This innovative agreement gives businesses and workers in both provinces seamless access to a larger range of opportunities across all sectors including energy, transportation, labour mobility, business registration, and government procurement.

Under TILMA, the governments of Alberta and British Columbia will be:

• streamlining business registration and reporting requirements
• eliminating residency requirements
• removing duplicate requirements for vehicle registration and permits for transporting goods
• making it easier for workers to have their qualifications recognized
• lowering the thresholds for non-discrimination in government procurement
• enacting strict, enforceable subsidy rules

View the Fact Sheets:

• What does the agreement mean for my business?
• How does the agreement affect government procurement?

According to a recent report by the Conference Board of Canada, lowering non-tariff trade barriers could narrow the Canada-U.S. productivity gap, and make Canada more competitive. According to the Board, the B.C. and Alberta agreement has the potential to add $4.8 billion to real GDP and create 78,000 new jobs in B.C. alone.

National and international experts on such agreements note that the TILMA will be good for the economy of British Columbia and Alberta.Groups expressing support for the Agreement include the Chamber of Commerce, the Canada West Foundation, the Council of British Columbia, and the Board of Canada.

Both the governments of Albert and British Columbia are consulting with credentialing bodies, municipalities and other stakeholders during the two-year transition period from April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009 when the Agreement comes into full implementation.

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