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VALUE
ADDED BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
The Can/Am BTA provides a single unified U.S./ Canada border trade alliance
with members from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean.
Can/Am border trade alliance is a grassroots organization of private and public
organizations involved in the business of trade/
visitation/transportation/economic progress between Canada and the U.S. with
current trade activity of $1,700,000,000 (billion) Cdn. per day.
CAN/AM
BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Earned a
reputation of / credibility / objectivity / effectiveness through its track
record.
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Network of
cross border businesses and institutions, for swift and effective action on
U.S. / Canadian border and trade issues.
Ex: * Leadership role in the technical amendment of section 110 of the 1996
illegal immigration bill to prevent gridlock at the U.S. / Canada border
* Defeat of the mandatory "Head Tax" for U.S. entry, 1995.
* Preservation of line release to enhance processing of commercial shipments.
* Designated to participate in the Canada/United States of America accord on
our shared border.
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Recognized by
both U.S. and Canadian customs, immigration, trade and transportation agencies
for interaction on U.S./ Canadian border activities and issues.
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Diverse
Canadian/ American expertise successfully forged into a unified proactive
resource.
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Broad based
geographical representation encompassing Canadian border provinces/U.S. border
and related states.
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The initiation
of the formation of the Northern Border Caucus composed of Congressional
Representatives in the United States House of Representatives and a companion
U.S. Senate network.
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Can/Am BTA
Annual Washington, D.C. and Ottawa conferences and meetings with senior level
government officials.
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First hand
briefings on critical government activities relative to U.S./Canadian border
crossing, transportation and trade.
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Proactive
initiatives in key areas of critical importance to members.
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Effective
working relationships with Canadian and U.S. elected and government agency
senior officials allowing input on policy development.
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The recent
White House evaluation of NAFTA rated it marginally positive since its
inception in 1994. This was inclusive of the very positive growth in
trade between the U.S. and Canada trade is the result of the 1989 Free
Trade Agreement and would have essentially occurred without the subsequent
passage of NAFTA, it would be most enlightening to have an evaluation of the
individual Mexican and Canadian segments. The U.S. Northern and Southern
Borders are uniquely different and each has distinct attributes, conditions and
needs.
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The Southern
Border has unique serious problems which continually receive media attention
while the Northern Border receives little or no positive attention.
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Can/Am BTA is
dedicated to raising the profile of the U.S./Canada Border and working to
enhance the facilitation of trade and visitation, effective enforcement and
recognition of the very real major benefits to the economies and job creation
of both countries.
The
Can/Am BTA needs funding and your participation to operate, accelerate momentum
and achieve results.
Jim Phillips
Click
here for the Membership Dues Form
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