Are water treatment facilities or water distribution services included in Canada’s Schedule of Specific Commitments?
• If no, there would be no market access commitments under Article XVI or national treatment commitments under Article XVII. The MFN obligation in Article II, however, would apply. Depending on whether the effect of the P3 on trade in services is significant, the transparency provisions in Article III also could be relevant. (Note: Canada does not have any GATS commitments for water collection, purification and distribution services.) Proceed to the next question. • If yes, in addition to MFN and any transparency requirements, market access and national treatment obligations could apply, subject to any reservations in Canada’s Schedule of Specific Commitments. The nature and extent of such obligations would require assessment on a case-by-case basis. (Note: Canada does not currently have any GATS commitments for water collection, purification and distribution services.) Proceed to the next question. EX2-4. Does the P3 result in the creation of a “monopoly supplier of a service” or “exc
