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2010 Alberta Oil Sands Important to the US

2010 Ottawa Conference Summary

2009 Customs & Border Protection Trade Symposium

2009 Can/Am BTA Oil Sands Energy Report

2009 Edmonton TC, BG and BRE Conference Report

2009 Washington, D.C. Conference Summary Report

2009 Ottowa Conference Summary

2008 Washington, D.C. Conference Summary

2008 Ottawa Conference Summary

2007 Year Highlights

2007 Initiatives to Secure Canada - U.S. Supply Chains

2006 Ottawa Roundtable: Canada / US Regional Economies

2005 Detriot River Crossing Project

2005 Security Prosperity Report

2005 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

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Can/Am BTA Brochure [pdf]

Can/Am BTA Dues Form
Major Trade Corridor Map

The Can/Am BTA Working Committees include:

  • Customs/Immigration (U.S. and Canadian Government Agencies)
  • Infrastructure/Facilities
  • Appropriations
  • Transportation
  • Trade Issues
  • Tourism/Retail
  • Environmental Issues
  • Research and Evaluations
  • Members are encouraged to actively participate in one or more of the Committees.

Representative Priority Issues:
Border Crossing Process

  • To perfect an efficient, common sense, interactive border crossing capability of U.S. and Canadian agencies. Examples include: Minimizing vehicle clearance time while maintaining effective enforcement and where possible harmonization of documentation and operating policies.
  • Involvement in policy formulation including Customs Modernization Act, Line Release Policy, user fee concerns, elimination of redundancy and support of adequate border agency budgets.
  • Propose solutions to staffing challenges, EDI and IVHS, etc. technology enhancements and recommend specific improvements for interagency interaction.

Transportation

  • To provide efficient access to markets.

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • To improve roadway connections.
  • To facilitate regional trade corridors and local planning priorities with the users benefit in the forefront.
  • To upgrade facilities and improve local access.
  • To implement new technology.
  • To maximize use of current resources.
  • To optimize border crossing capability.

Tourism/Retail

  • To maximize two-way Cross Border Visitation.

Trade

  • To enhance the growth and positive economic impact of the current $1.5 Billion in commerce crossing the U.S./Canadian border.

 

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For membership information and participation please contact:
Jim Phillips, President & CEO
CAN/AM Border Trade Alliance
P.O. Box 929 Lewiston, New York 14092
Telephone/FAX: (716)754-8824
Email:
canambta@aol.com