A. Scope and Coverage

1. This Annex shall apply to contracting by entities listed in Appendix "A".

2. This Annex applies to measures, related to the procurement within Canada of goods, services and construction, which are adopted and maintained by the entities covered by this Annex, where the procurement value is:

(a) $500,000 or more in cases where the procurement is for goods or services;

(b) $5,000,000 or more in cases where the procurement is for construction.

3. In the case of framework agreements or long-term agreements with one or more suppliers, all procurement covered by said agreements shall be considered in determining the value of the contracts.