Canada–U.S. IPG
Attends 2015 Spring Meeting
of the Can/Am Border Trade Alliance
On 4 May 2015, Mr. Gord Brown, M.P., House of
Commons Co-Chair of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary
Group (IPG), and Senator Daniel Lang spoke at the spring meeting of the
Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance (Can/Am BTA) in Ottawa, Ontario. Their
remarks focused on the recent past and expected future activities of the
Canadian Section. As well, Mr. Tarik Brahmi, M.P. and Ms. Yvonne Jones,
M.P. were Canadian Section delegates.
“The
Canada–United States IPG and the Can/Am BTA continue to have a relationship
that reflects shared goals: prosperity for the benefit of businesses and people
in Canada and the United States. Clearly, we also both hold the view that the
relationship between our two countries is not just about trade; it is also a
friendship that has been built and nurtured over decades,” said Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown
concluded: “From the perspective of the IPG’s Canadian Section, our
participation at the spring and fall BTA meetings provides us with an important
opportunity to speak about our efforts designed to enhance joint trade and
prosperity, as well as to learn from those at the meeting about the realities
faced daily at the borders that Canada shares with the United States.”
The Can/Am BTA
holds two meetings each year: in the spring in Ottawa and in the fall in
Washington, D.C. The BTA is a coalition of businesses, public-sector
organizations and individuals with an interest in bilateral trade and tourism.
Its mission is to maximize commercial activity and ensure continued growth in
cross-border trade, as well as efficient and productive border-crossing
capabilities.
It should be
noted that the views expressed in this news release are specific to the
Canadian Section of the Canada-United States IPG and, as such, may not reflect
the views of U.S. counterparts.
The Canada-United States IPG aims to find points of convergence in respective
national policies, to initiate dialogue on points of divergence, to encourage
the exchange of information and to promote better understanding among
legislators on shared issues of concern. Additional information on the Group
can be found at www.parl.gc.ca/iia/us.
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For further information:
Hon.
Janis Johnson, Senator, Co-Chair
Canada–U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group - 613-943-1430
Mr. Gord Brown, M.P., Co-Chair
Canada–U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group - 613-992-8756
Mrs. Miriam Burke, Association Secretary
Canada–U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group - 613-944-4238