Article 19 : duration of the agreement and continuance

19.1 This Agreement shall be in effect from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2021.

19.2 If either Party desires to renew and/or revise this Agreement, such Party shall give written notice to the other not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiry date established in Article 16.1. Where notice to amend the Agreement is given, the provisions of this Agreement shall continue in force until a new Agreement is signed or the right to strike or lockout accrues, whichever first occurs.

19.3 Should it be determined that any provision or provisions of this Agreement are in violation of any legally effective and applicable Federal and/or Provincial Statute and/or Regulation(s) made there under, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement for the sole purpose of making such provision or provisions conform to such Federal or Provincial Statute or Regulation(s). All other provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. In addition, this Agreement may be amended by mutual consent.

19.4 IN WITNESS whereof, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in the City of Ottawa, in the Province of Ontario, by their duly authorized officers and representatives this 24th day of May, 2019.