1. This Annex shall come into force on January 1, 2005 for all provinces and on April 1, 2005 for the federal government.
2. After the date of entry into force of the Annex, entities covered by this Annex will be encouraged to use the electronic tendering system or systems referred to in paragraph C for all covered procurement and six months after the date of entry into force of this Annex, entities covered by this Annex will be required to post tender notices on the above mentioned electronic tendering system or systems.
3. Contracts awarded under an agreement predating, or initiated, prior to the coming into force of this Annex shall not be subject to this Annex. Nevertheless, any agreement providing for contracting over a period extending five years beyond the coming into force of Annex shall be announced by the entity within three months of the adoption of this Annex.
4. The Parties agree to review the provisions of this Annex within two years of the coming into force of this Annex with a view to determining how adequately the procurement activities of the entities subject to this Annex are covered and the efficiency of the dispute resolution mechanism in resolving complaints.
5. Following the review referred to in paragraph 4, the Parties shall conduct yearly reviews of the operation of this Annex and present their findings to the Committee on Internal Trade.