Article 1 
The signing of the Protocol amending the Agreement on Air Transport between Canada and the European Community and its Member States, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia ( 2 ) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union and its Member States, subject to the conclusion of the Protocol.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union and its Member States.
Article 3 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.