At the DSB meeting of 18 May 2000, following the compliance panel's decision, and following discussion between the WTO and the governments of the two countries, sectors of each government and the panel, Canada announced that it had come to an agreement with Australia to bring the dispute to a close.[1][2] The parties exchanged letters detailing the agreement.[3] Under the agreement, "Canada would monitor closely Australia's commitment to implement the agreement" by 1 June 2000.[1][3] The agreement became effective on schedule on 1 June 2000.[1]