Article 405: Reconciliation

1. In order to provide for the free movement of persons, goods, services and investments within Canada, the Parties shall, in accordance with Annex 405.1, reconcile their standards and standards-related measures by harmonization, mutual recognition or other means.

2. Where a difference, duplication or overlap in regulatory measures or regulatory regimes operates to create an obstacle to internal trade, the Parties shall, in accordance with Annex 405.2, cooperate with a view to addressing the difference, duplication or overlap.