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Border Trade Alliance
May 4-6, 1997
Ottawa Conference
HIGHWAY TRADE CORRIDOR
AND GATEWAYS
AN IMPORTANT FOCUS
The CAN/AM BTA is an important organization with far reaching beneficial impact on Trade and the Economic Viability of doing Business between Canada
and the United States. The CAN/AM BTA depends on the participation and funding provided by members to accelerate momentum and achieve results.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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;
-commended for the contribution it has made to the U.S./Canada economic relationship;
-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 regulations for
commercial vehicles.
An impressive array of senior Canadian and U.S. government officials updated members on Transportation, Trade and Border Management activities and initiatives.
*Jim Horsman, CAN/AM BTA
Welcomed attendees to the conference and its meaningful agenda. Reiterated Can/Am BTA is organized to improve relationsand trade between U.S./Canada through
establishedworking relationships with governments to bring parties together. Urged all to become dues paying members
and participate in Can/Am BTA initiatives.
SPEAKERS AND THEIR MESSAGE
Margaret Bloodworth, Deputy Minister Transport Canada
Michael Kergin, Assistant Deputy Minister U.S. Branch,
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Terry Collins-Williams, Director International Trade Policy Division Ministry of Finance
Thomas G. Weston, Charge d'Affairs U.S. Embassy
Oryst Dydynsky,
General Manager Release Policies and Customs Relations Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Provinicial Transportation Panel:
Vic Hamm, Director Freight, Transportation & Trade Manitoba
Don Norquay, Assistant Deputy Minister Transportation
Jim Phillips, CAN/AM BTA Executive Director
CAN/AM BTA Exectuve Board Members:
Jim Horsman;Jerry Nagel;Jim Phillips;
Allan Cocksedge, Assistant Deputy Minister Revenue Canada Customs Border Services
Branch
Bridge and Tunnel Operators and Border Trade Corridor Panel:
Allen Gandell, Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Moderator; Dan Elash, Blue Water Bridge; Ron Lampman, Peace Bridge; Remo Mancini, Ambassador Bridge;
Chuck O'Brien, Detroit Canada Tunnel; Bob Frazier, Rocky Mountain West Trade Corridor; Jim Horsman, Cascadia Project
Jack Ampuja, Can/Am BTA Exec Board Member - Closing Remarks:
Thanked the speakers for their positive forward thinking comments and the
attendees for their participation who collectively made the Conference a success. * Provided an excellent summary of the Conference highlighting the need to
efficiently manage U.S./Canada Trade which has increased 40. since 1993 / optimize North American transportation system (85' of trade moves by land based truck and rail) / must insure intelligent use of technology.
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