Reply #172: I believe that is because all of the entities listed in Annex 1001.1a-1 are executive entities not

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legislative ones. They would be the ones that would have to comply with the procurement rules, not the legislative body that authorized and funded the projects. That's why neither the US Congress nor the Canadian parliament are listed in that annex.

By your interpretation no government projects would ever be subject to the open bidding from both country provisions, since all government projects in either country are authorized and funded by the legislatures, which indeed are not listed in the annex. If true, you have found a major loophole in these NAFTA provisions. You have a future in international trade negotiations should you be so inclined.