<P> The agreement has failed to liberalize trade in some areas, most notably the ongoing dispute over softwood lumber . </P> <P> Canada's natural resources are extremely abundant (per capita) when compared to the United States . Issues such as mineral, fresh water, and softwood lumber trade still remain disputed . </P> <P> While the agreement remains controversial to this day, it is no longer at the forefront of Canadian politics . It was superseded by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 . The Liberals under Jean Chrétien were elected to office in the 1993 election, partly on a promise to renegotiate key labor and environmental parts of NAFTA . An agreement was indeed struck with the Democrats under Bill Clinton that created separate side deals to address both of these concerns . </P>

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