State Enterprises
For purposes of Article 1503(3), "state enterprise" means, with respect to Canada, a Crown Corporation within the meaning of the Financial Administration Act (Canada) or a Crown corporation within the meaning of any comparable provincial legislation or that is incorporated under other applicable provincial legislation.
NAFTA Chapter Sixteen Temporary Entry for Business Persons
Article 1601: General Principles
Further to Article 102 (Objectives), the provisions of this Chapter reflect the preferential trading relationship between the Parties, the desirability of facilitating temporary entry on a reciprocal basis and of establishing transparent criteria and procedures for temporary entry, and the need to ensure border security and to protect the domestic labor force and permanent employment in their respective territories.
Article 1602: General Obligations
1. Each Party shall apply its measures relating to the provisions of this Chapter in accordance with Article 1601, and in particular, shall apply expeditiously such measures so as to avoid unduly impairing or delaying trade in goods or services or conduct of investment activities under this Agreement.
2. The Parties shall endeavor to develop and adopt common criteria, definitions and interpretations for the implementation of this Chapter.
Article 1603: Grant of Temporary Entry
1. Each Party shall grant, in accordance with this Chapter, including Annex 1603, temporary entry to business persons who are otherwise qualified for entry under applicable measures relating to public health and safety and national security.