What is the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)?
The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) was first signed in 1994 by all provinces, territories and the federal government to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy by reducing barriers to the movement of persons, goods, services and investments within Canada. Chapter 7 of the AIT covers labour mobility, and was strengthened by amendments endorsed by all Premiers in January 2009. These changes, once made, get rid of many of the rules that prevent workers certified for a profession or trade in one province or territory from being certified to work elsewhere in Canada. The changes to the AIT enable certified workers to be certified in the same occupation in all other provinces and territories, without additional material training, experience, examinations or assessment. This fulfills a commitment made by all Premiers through the Council of the Federation in July 2008, to amend the AIT to ensure that labour mobility becomes the norm for workers in professions and trades across C
