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CANADA – UNITED STATES:
Secure Borders & Open Doors
Capital Corridor Initiative
June 14-15, 2010
Mike FlahertySenior Trade Commissioner
Canadian Consulate General Buffalo
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Canadians and Americans share common challenges
Global financial challenges
The emergence of powerful economies such as China and India
The need to stimulate economic growth and promote job creation
The need to maintain security
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And we have an established relationship upon which we can build…
Canada is by far the largest buyer of US goods: over USD $260 Billion in 2008.
More than 7 million U.S. jobs are supported by trade with Canada (2005)
More than 16,000 company locations in the U.S. are Canadian owned: they employ 557,000 Americans (2009)
For every $1 worth of goods China buys from the U.S., Canada buys almost $4 ($3.77).
More than 50% of our bilateral trade moves by truck. …we can use this to strengthen both countries.
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Canada-U.S. trade
Canada’s trade in goods and services with the U.S. is more than twice the size of its trade
with the rest of the world.
Source: Statistics Canaa
The U.S. #1 trading partner =
Canada
Distribution of U.S. Merchandise Trade 2008
17.7%
12.0%
10.8%6% 4.5%
48.9%
Canada
All Others
Japan
China
MexicoGermany
REGIONAL SHARES OF CANADA’S TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES, 2004 AND 2008 (PERCENT)
Exports Imports Total Trade
2004 2008 2004 2008 2004 2008
World 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
US 78.5 72.8 67.1 62.4 73.1 67.7
EU 7.7 9.3 11.2 11.6 9.3 10.5
Japan 2.3 2.4 2.9 2.6 2.6 2.5
OtherOECD
3.6 4.5 5.8 6.0 4.6 5.3
Non-OECD
8.0 11.0 13.0 17.4 10.3 14.1
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Our Solid Foundation
Almost a fifth of our merchandise trade is in automobiles, trucks and parts: one of the world’s largest single integrated industrial value chains;
More than half of total merchandise trade, including a wide assortment of materials and products (i.e. plastics, machinery, medicines, equipment), is used as inputs for other goods;
Close to 29% of Canada – U.S. trade in goods represent intra-firm trade according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
… our trade is based on the fact that we make things
together!
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Our Connectivity
Rail
From an infrastructure perspective, the border is not obvious
Road
Power
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Physical integration supports a huge trade in energy…
2008 was the 17th consecutive year in which Canada has been the largest supplier of energy to the U.S. The single most reliable and secure energy partner to the United States.
In 2008, energy exports to the U.S. equalled 92.9% of Canada’s total energy exports.
The value of crude and non-crude oil supplied to the U.S. by Canada was USD $76.4 billion. This trade will continue well into the future since Canada contains an estimated 178 billion barrels of recoverable oil, second only to Saudi Arabia.
North American Gas Pipeline Grid
North American Crude Oil Pipeline Grid
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The Canada-U.S. relationship creates jobs for Americans…
For 35 of the 50 states, Canada is their most important export market;
These states are not confined to the border, but are spread across the entire country;
It is estimated that Canada-U.S. trade supports more than 7.1 million U.S. jobs. (2005)
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The size and diversity of our relationship hides a significant constraint…
Most of our trade flows through only a few border crossings
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Commitment to a safe and secure Canada – U.S. border
Canada and the U.S. have a long history of cooperation and consultation on security measures at our shared border
Canada is investing in border infrastructure to increase security and economic prosperity
Our goal is to facilitate the smooth flow of legitimate goods and people while ensuring a secure border
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The United States and Canada share the following border goals:
Develop joint threat and risk assessments
Advance initiatives that manage risk while facilitating the movement of
legitimate goods and people
Endeavour to share information
Where necessary, ensure we have the separate systems to protect the
border
Expand integrated law enforcement operations
Leverage resources between our 2 countries
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Canada and the U.S. are cooperating to ensure the border remains a highway and not a barrier…
FAST (fast movement of pre-approved eligible goods by truck)
NEXUS (special program for frequent travelers)
Harmonized commercial processing for commercial shipments
(e-manifests)
Implemented the "24-Hour Rule" for marine shipments destined to North America (advanced cargo notification)
Improved infrastructure and border processing times
SMART borders will enhance security
while improving economic efficiency
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Conclusion
In a period of profound adjustment, it is important to recognize a vital source of wealth creation.
North American economic integration has contributed to the creation of new jobs, new economic opportunities, and new sources of competitive advantage.
During a period of global uncertainty, our relationship is a foundation for strengthening both countries.
Maintaining efficient physical linkages is key to our mutual competitive advantage.