The Governments of Ontario and Québec,

Resolved to:

Form an economic partnership that will foster their economies and build opportunities for their citizens;

Strengthen the Ontario-Québec economic region within North America and internationally;

Work together collaboratively to seize opportunities in a globally competitive marketplace;

Establish a comprehensive agreement aimed at eliminating and reducing barriers that restrict trade, investment and labour mobility;

Cooperate to prevent unnecessary new barriers to trade, investment and labour mobility;

Exchange ideas and coordinate solutions on broad economic issues and challenges facing their economies and establish common economic priorities;

Maintain and enhance policies governing labour, the environment, consumer protection standards, health, education, culture and economic development; and

Promote sustainable development based on cooperation and mutually supportive environmental and economic policies including innovation for a green economy.

Hereby Agree as follows: