The Alberta Government has signed on to a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

Premier Rachel Notley says the new agreement brings other Canadian jurisdictions in line with Alberta standards, levelling the playing field for Alberta businesses.

The new agreement establishes a framework for internal trade that makes Canada’s domestic market more competitive for all Canadians.

While simplifying market access across the country for local companies and workers, Alberta officials also worked to ensure fair treatment of Albertans at home.

Notley says it sets up a framework for internal trade that makes Canada’s domestic market more competitive.

The government says it includes the flexibility to allow investments in renewable and alternative energy and local economic development.

The Canadian Free Trade agreement will come into effect on Canada’s 150th birthday, July 1st of this year.