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CAN/AM BTA
CONFERENCE SUMMARIES & AGENDAS

2007

2007 CBP Montreal & TC, BG & BRE Conference Summary 

2007 Washington Conference Summary 

2007 Ottawa Conference Summary

2006

2006 Bellingham WA TC, BG & BRE Conference Summary 

2006 Washington Conference Summary

2006 Ottawa Conference Summary

2005

2005 Winnipeg TC, BG & BRE Conference Report 

2005 Washington Conference Summary

2005 Ottawa Conference Summary

2004

2004 Washington Conference Summary

2004 Ottawa Conference Summary

2003

2003 Washington Conference Summary

2002

September 2002 - Washington, D.C. Summary

September 2002 - Washington, D.C. Agenda

May 2002 - Ottawa Conference Summary

2001

September 2001--Washington D.C. Conference Summary

May 2001- Ottawa Conference

2000

September 17-19, 2000-- Washington D.C.

May 7-9, 2000 Ottawa Ontario Canada

1999

September 12-14, 1999
The conference was held in Washington. It was an impressive array of senior U.S. Government and Canadian Officials and private sector executives updated members on Transportation, Trade and Border Management activities and initiatives.

May 2-4, 1999
The CAN/AM Border Trade Alliance conference in Ottawa, Ontario Canada at the Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, 361 Queen Street

1998

September 20-22, 1998
CAN/AM BTA is a Dynamic organization with a far reaching beneficial impact on the important issues of trade (The Economic viability of doing business between Canada and the United States), travel and border management.  The Can/Am BTA depends on the participating and funding provided by members to continue to accelorate momentum and achieve results.

May 3-5, 1998 - Ottawa, Ontario Canada
The CAN/AM BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Conference provided a unique opportunity for First Hand Briefings on Canadian Government  activities relative to Canadian/U.S. Border Crossing, Transportation and Trade between our largest trading partners.

1997

March 2-4, 1997 -  The Austin, Texas Session Summary
This conference was the first time that the major North/South and East/West Connector Gateway Trade Corridor Highway Coalitions met in one forum.
An impressive array of speakers briefed attendees on ISTEA, NEXTEA, Federal DOT Programs, Trade Flow, Corridor Development and Transportation Project and Program Development initiatives and activities.

May 4-6, 1997    -  Ottawa Conference Session Summary
An impressive array of senior Canadian and U.S. government official updated members on Transportation, Trade and Border Management activities and initiatives.
- Can/Am BTA was acknowledged for:
- "being a distinguished group of leaders from the private and public sectors regarding policies and issues pertaining to Canada-U.S. Trade."
- "playing a significant role in the development of Canadian policy;"
- " We look forward to working with the Can/Am BTA on future Canada U.S. transportation initiatives, which could include joint assessment of transportation network proposals and development of compatible or harmonized standards and revelations for commercial vehicles.  The vision is for continent - wide transportation network that ensures the benefits of integration are fully realized."

September 14, 1997 - The Washington D.C. Work Session Summary 
The CAN/AM BTA is a unified border-wide voice composed of integration of regional views, needs and balanced input provided by members (both private and public). Members participate in US/CANADA trade, border crossing, transportation and in every sector of operation and use including shippers, producers, carriers, brokers, operators of border crossing gateways and trade corridors. CAN/AM BTA depends on the participation and funding provided by members to accelerate momentum and achieve results.
WASHINGTON. D.C. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
* Senior Government officials provided updated status on planned initiatives with candid dialogue on issues of Transportation, Trade and Border Management activities with members Can/Am BTA was acknowledged by speakers for:
1) Being a key player in keeping both the U.S. and Canadian Governments focused on strategies to meet current and future border crossing needs.
2) Playing an important role with a proven credible ability to understand the workings of the border and facilitating joint efforts to attain results.
3) Successful initiatives raising the profile of the U.S./Canada border while helping to facilitate solutions.
4) For its participation, contacts and close working relationships, "the Can/Am BTA was among the first to identify the serious congestion that will occur at the Canada/U.S. border if the U.S. Government proceeds to implement the new entry/exit documentation system as proposed" (Section 110 IRRIRA).

 

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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