Abstract This paper reviews the 1989 U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the costs and benefits to Canada. It discusses the purpose of the agreement and criticisms of CFTA as subjecting Canada to U.S. cultural imperialism. The author contends that the elimination of tariffs is a positive aid to the Canadian economy.
From the Paper "The Effect on Canada of the Free Trade Agreement. The Canada-U S Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) became effective on January. The primary purpose of the agreement was to create a trading zone free of prohibitive and protective tariffs between the two countries. While ..."
