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The North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) is the environmental side agreement to the NAFTA. The NAAEC was signed by Canada, Mexico and the United States and came into force January 1, 1994.

The Agreement creates a framework to better conserve, protect and enhance the North American environment through cooperation and effective enforcement of environmental laws.

The NAAEC - Canadian office is the single window for information on Canadian activities in implementing the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation in Canada.